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

Charlotte heard yelling and commotion from outside, but the closed shutters kept her from seeing anything. She tried to open the door but it was locked. With her fists she hammered on it until her hands hurt, then the door suddenly opened and the man appeared. 


"Why am I held captive here?" Charlotte yelled. "Release me, please!"


The man stepped forward, his face expressionless, and struck her across the face. It was a hard, savage blow and knocked her to the floor. Without saying a word, he retreated, closing and locking the door behind him. 


She remained on the floor in the clothes given to her by Lady Constance, and wept. She didn't know how much time had passed or how long she'd lain there when the door opened again and the man reappeared.  Without sparing her a second glance, he placed bread, cheese and water on the table and exited quietly. 


Charlotte was famished, but she felt if she ate the food it would show her captors that she was weak. She left it untouched. 


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