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 grinning. "I have never seen animals like this."


Hilke returned from greeting everyone and walked up to Odo.


"How soon can we go to the local manor and speak to the lord about buying cows?" Odo asked excitedly.


Hilke shook his head. "Here there are no manors or lords, each farmer or ploegg, a landowner, is his own man and is responsible only to himself. If he is bad or done wrong, then he must come before a redjeven." Hilke could see Odo was confused. "A redjeven is chosen by many ploegg, to keep order and ensure freedom."


"Then do I need to speak with this redjeven?" Odo asked.


Hilke shook his head, "Nay, the redjeven has no business with a ploegg if no laws are broken by him or ye. The ploegg, or landowner is free to do as he pleases."


"It seems so simple," Charlotte added. 


Jagger nodded. "I have heard of this but thought it fanciful talk."


Chapter 143