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

 "Imbalanced humours. Earth, air, fire and water. How do imbalanced humours become so?" he turned to study the faces of Odo, Charlotte and Petrus. They all shook their heads. "The balance here at Mellester is good, so from whence does it come?"


"From the wind?" volunteered Charlotte.


"Wind?" Odo repeated. "How about water?"


"Aye, even water," Cathal responded. He leaned forward. "I'm told the wind comes from the south this time of year. Two hours ride, south of Mellester is the cause. Herdsman Byram, ye know this man?"


"Aye, and he'd not be a herdsman's arse," Odo spat. 


"His herd is all but dead!" said Cathal.


"Nay, it can't be!" He was here only days ago, said all was well.


"One or two still live, but the murrain comes, borne on the wind. I believe this pestilence is known as Steppe Murrain."


Odo's mouth opened. He knew of this sickness, a herdsman's worst fear.


"Have more of yer cows become ill?" Reeve Petrus asked.


Chapter 63