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

"Yer will come with us. Yer will slowly stand and walk after me out of the door. My friend will be behind ye. Do ye understand, Merick?"


Sir Gweir stood, as did Merick and Sir Kay, and they shouldered their way out amidst curious stares. Again, the reeve was considering making a dash for it.


"I have men all over the village, Merick, and they have orders to kill you if you run."


Merick wiped his sweaty brow with a sleeve and nodded.


"Walk up to the manor," ordered Sir Gweir.


The three men set out and without another word spoken, headed towards the manor. Merick was actually relieved and needed no encouragement, as he knew that as soon as Sir Wystan saw what was happening, he'd be safe. They climbed up the carriageway and headed towards the hall, but then as Merick turned to enter, one of the knights grabbed his tunic and pulled him away and continued past. Merick was totally puzzled and becoming increasingly frightened.


Chapter 32