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

Impervious to sea spray and wind, the solitary knight stood near the prow of the converted galley as it effortlessly sliced through the mild swell. Its perfectly designed narrow beam and shallow draft was ideal for a quick passage in the current sea state. The knight flinched and turned his head away as another errant wave sheeted over the bow and onto the deck, dampening the spirits of anyone unable to seek shelter. Familiar with the nuances of such a ship in the open ocean, it didn't impede the men aboard from doing their arduous work. Long sweeps dipped into the water with precise timing as oarsmen bent their backs and pulled tirelessly. Aided by sails suspended from two masts, the galley was making good time as it headed for the fishing village called Amstel in Guelders.18


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