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

Sir Hyde did not feel like laughing when Sir Gweir and Steward Baldric returned to Ridgley Manor and explained what transpired at Mellester. He was deep in thought, pacing in front of the hearth.  "So Lord Mellester is in need of coin and will rob the workers to get it. If he carries on like this, the mill will never be built. The workers will revolt and could spread to other manors, and that is the last thing King Henry needs."


"That is what I believe too, sire," answered Sir Gweir.


"What say ye, Baldric? Have ye any thoughts on this?"


"What now?" Sir Hyde was becoming visibly upset.


"Remember, milord, last winter when the wagon lost a wheel, and Ivy nearly died?"


"And ye hurt yer shoulder and arm. Of course, what of it?"


"It was a young herdsman by the name of Odo Read who unselfishly came to our aid."


Sir Hyde turned to Steward Baldric. "Is he the same-"


Chapter 30