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

All heads faced forward and looked out over the bow of the Frisian cog towards the smudge of a distant sail that appeared over the horizon some moments before. There were many other ships on the ocean, mostly coastal traders, plying backwards and forwards and loaded with valuable goods and merchandise. A collision at sea was always a possibility and it was prudent for these ships to sail clear and avoid each other. 


When the lookout first hailed a warning, the sight of just another ship created no real special interest. For Hilke, he wanted to know in which direction the ship was headed so he could steer clear of them. However, another yell from the sharp eyed lookout created some concern. The distant ship had altered course and appeared to be heading towards them. 


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