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

The guard returned to his post outside and Odo was left to wait. Time was dragging, and he was becoming increasingly nervous. For all he knew, the guard might decide to just come into the cell and just take his money anyway. 


Day was turning to night and the guard still hadn't responded. Odo was beginning to lose hope when the door swung open and the guard quickly ran in. 


"Unlock the door, and it's yours," he tapped the coin against a steel bar for the guard to hear.


"When the other guard comes to relieve me, I will begin coughing. That is when you should run for it." The guard fumbled for the single key and unlocked the door, but carefully left it closed.


"How do I know I can trust ye?" Odo asked.


"Ye don't," came the answer. "But I don't believe ye oughta be here. I think ye been stitched up."


Chapter 31