Author:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. Meticulously researched and detailed, his character driven novels create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1959, to Dutch immigrants, Paul still commutes to Los Angeles, California, where he worked as a multiple ‘Emmy’ nominated entertainment industry professional.

Created in a similar style as acclaimed authors Bernard Cornwell and Ken Follett, ‘Falls Ende – Primus’ is a fast-paced, emotional novel that will leave you breathless. 

The small picturesque hamlet of Mellester in Devonshire, England, is home to herdsman, Godwin Read and his son, Odo. When the aging knight, Sir William Ainsley, Lord of Mellester Manor goes on a hunt for wild boar, the inexplicable happens, and Godwin makes a decision that will ultimately impact their lives and Mellester Manor for ever. 

Set during the tumultuous reign of King Henry II, in feudal England, the quiet and peace of Mellester Manor is shaken by the unexpected. For Odo, there is more at stake than just his dignity and pride because they’ve already been taken, all he has left is his life. Will Falls Ende see his downfall and disgrace and how far will one man go to protect what’s closest to his heart?

Falls Ende is more than a simple story, it’s a saga of survival against all the odds.

Falls Ende

Odo didn't recognise the man who spoke, and as he couldn't think of a response, he chose not to say anything.


The man moved so the light from the open door shone on his face. Odo recognised him at once. This was the same man he'd helped some time ago during the winter, when his wagon lost a wheel.


"How is your arm, and Ivy?" Odo asked, wondering why this man came to see him.


The man nodded. "She has a bad scar, but otherwise she is well and thanks to you, fortunate to be alive. My shoulder and arm still give me pain at times," he unconsciously flexed his shoulder a little.


"Who are ye? I never learned yer name." 


"I am Steward Baldric Bigge from Ridgley Manor."


Odo had no idea. He was surprised at the revelation. "Ye are an important man."


Steward Baldric shrugged. "Perhaps to some." 


Both men stood in silence for a moment.


Chapter 29