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

They were all inside the cramped space of the rectory. Priest Benedict was outside supervising the repairs to the church roof. Sir William was standing over Odo looking at his head wound and minor burns. "I have seen trauma such as this, and by God's grace, they survive. Fear not m'dear, I am sure your man will be hearty and hale. We will pray for his recovery."


Charlotte looked up and offered the Templar commander a smile. "Thank ye, Odo needs all the help he can get." She turned back to her patient and looked thoughtful. After a moment of silence she twisted around to face Sir William directly. "Why is this box important to ye? It contained only a letter from Oswald to Odo. The letter has no value to ye."


Reeve Petrus listened intently. Her question was also on his lips.


Sir William looked at Charlotte and saw a beautiful young woman; he saw her intelligence and strength hidden beneath naivety and innocence. The young injured herdsman was blessed to have such a fine lass. 


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