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

"What are ye doing, Cathal?" Reeve Petrus asked.


"T'was Charlotte who gave me the idea," Cathal replied as he stepped to the fire and pulled a glowing ember from the hearth. He dropped it into the bowl with other items it contained. "I need a blanket, quick, quick!"


Charlotte retrieved a blanket as the reeve looked on in puzzlement. 


The dried substance in the bowl began to smoulder and pungent smoke  filled the air. Cathal told Charlotte to carefully lift Odo's chin as he draped a blanket over Odo's head. He eased the bowl near Odo's nose and ensured the smoke from the smouldering bowl did not escape. 


"What will that do?" Reeve Petrus queried.


"I want Odo's mind to hallucinate. Become more active so he will awaken. When I saw Charlotte breathe onto him, it gave me an idea."


"Then what is this potion?" Charlotte asked. "Because it odorous."


Chapter 77