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

He whispered to Bailiff Ernoul then to the cleric recording the proceedings and passed judgment. "Ye will forfeit the use of yer left hand!"


The spectators didn't react. The punishment for being without a home was serious, but the guilty man seemed incapable of understanding that his left hand would be removed. He politely thanked the steward.


"Herdsman Odo Read, ye are called before the court to face the charge of horse theft!"


The court spectators stirred. To deprive a noble of his horse, a trained and expensive courser, was indeed consequential.


Odo shifted his position, and looked quickly at Charlotte.


Bailiff Ernoul quickly explained the circumstances and turned to the knight. "Please tell us what happened, Sir Ector?"


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