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

The prisoner was taken to the gaol behind the manor and Sir Dain spoke at length to the reeve. Their biggest fear was that the outlaws would return. As the knight began preparations for Mellester's defence, the reeve returned to the rectory to speak to Cathal and Priest Benedict about tending to the injured.


Charlotte sat on a chair and held Odo's hand as the reeve spoke to the Irishman.


Suddenly Charlotte felt Odo's hand pull from her grasp. She turned to look down at him and saw him blinking.


Cathal and Petrus quickly stepped closer. 


"Odo? Odo, can yer hear me?" She reached across and held his face in her hands.


Cathal handed Charlotte a mug with water. "Give 'im this."


Odo stirred, his eyes slowly focused on Charlotte but he said nothing. 


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