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

Birney Beekman was resourceful; during the night he managed to loosen the bonds that held him and slipped quietly away. No one saw him leave and he left no tracks. When it was discovered that he'd escaped, it was too late, there was nothing anyone could do. Sir Jarin didn't have spare men to go searching for him and it was unlikely he would make a second attempt on Odo's life with no weapons or horse. 


When the sun rose, the wagon was returned upright to its normal position and the small group prepared to leave the camp after they moved the reeve. With Cathal fussing, the men-at-arms carefully lifted the reeve and the bed that he lay on, and slowly moved the contraption to the wagon. Petrus groaned and grunted as he was being jostled but otherwise he slept. He was placed on blankets and straw, made comfortable and kept warm. The sun was only just beginning to share its warmth when Sir Jarin gave the order for the group to ride for Mellester Manor. It would be a long slow journey.


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