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

Bishop Immers stood and glared at his old friend. "Then I suggest ye find out!" 


"And as this is costing me more than a penny or two, it would serve this diocese well to obtain title on Falls Ende." He raised an eyebrow.


"I concur, Yer Grace," smiled the abbot.


"There are no knights there; the manor is unattended except by a handful of aging men-at-arms, cripples and boys. With all the men ye will send, they'll have no problem searching every cruck in the entire village."


The abbot nodded in servile acquiescence.


The bishop stood to leave. "See to it, Andrew!" 


Charlotte was studying Odo carefully. His breathing was irregular and his eyes seemed to move, but why wouldn't he wake, she couldn't fathom. During the night he cried out, but wouldn't respond when she talked to him. She'd stayed awake the whole night and was exhausted. 


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