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 was puzzled; he'd never seen the box before. It wasn't beautiful or expertly crafted as some he'd seen; it was ordinary in every respect and even showed signs of excessive wear and damage. One side was scorched from fire and the other side was battered. It looked old and worthless.


"Open it, Odo," instructed Charlotte, impatient to see what it contained.


"A key isn't required," volunteered the priest when he saw Odo look at the brass face-plate. 


Carefully Odo opened the lid, and from the light of candles, Charlotte and Odo saw a single folded parchment.


"I can read it to ye if ye wish," volunteered Benedict wanting to be helpful.


"We can both read English," smiled Charlotte.


Benedict looked surprised. Commoners who can read? "Oh, but ah, that may prove difficult for it is written in Latin." 


"I can read some Latin," offered Charlotte.


And Latin? That's unheard of, he thought. Benedict returned her smile. 


Chapter 62