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

Odo was silent as he thought. He knew the wagon was slow and it was wise for Benedict to depart before them. He looked across at Steward Alard. "Charlotte will want to come and help Petrus."


"No Odo, she cannot go!" The look on the steward's face was resolute. 


"Cathal believes outlaws will try to kill the reeve. This journey is no place for a woman, Charlotte," Odo appealed.


"Priest Bene - uh, Benedict and Cathal are there to see to him. Steward Alard is correct; this is too dangerous."


Charlotte folded her arms across her chest and glared at him.


"This isn't my idea, is the steward's, take it up with him," he advised, knowing full well she wouldn't.


She spun and stormed out the door into the byre. 


Odo slumped in his chair and breathed out. 


Chapter 119