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

It would take two days of hard riding to reach South Hamtun and Odo was determined to put as many miles as possible behind them on their first day. The group left Mellester beneath a bleak morning sky. A few villagers and children waved and wished them well on their journey, some even threw flowers. Odo was excited, his exuberance and enthusiasm spreading to everyone. It was an almost festive atmosphere as they departed Mellester Manor. 


As before, when he and Reeve Petrus rode for France, Odo intended to ride to South Hamtun and find the Frisian cog and its owner, Hilke, who took them to Herosfloth, and arrange with him to give them passage to Frisia. 


To a certain degree he was dependant on Jagger. The sergeant was well travelled and wise beyond his years. As he'd discovered, Jagger was contemplative and not prone to impulsiveness. Not only was his physical presence reassuring, he was proving to be a valuable and trusted friend and advisor. 


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