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, self-consciously rode down the column of men and stopped in front of Sir Dain and Reeve Petrus. "Hail, Sir Dain," Odo greeted the knight formally and dipped his head in respect. He turned to the reeve with equal seriousness, "Hail, Reeve Petrus."


The reeve's initial anger had dissolved into amusement and he fought hard not to smile. 


"Sire, Odo wants to ride with us. He feels he can assist us, and help with his woman."


The knight glowered at Odo. "I see ye are comfortable on a borrowed horse," his expression stern. He paused a heartbeat or two, then made up his mind. "Ye will remain at the rear, and not pass any rider in front. Understood?"


"Aye, sire," nodded Odo grinning from ear to ear.


"If ye fall from yer horse, which is very likely, we will not stop. Petrus, we need to press on." 


Odo waited as the reeve headed out, and the column began to move.


Chapter 59