Falls Ende - Feenstra, Paul W.

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Résumé :
One man's dream. One corrupt Bishop. One old priest who changes everything. England, 1152 AD. Odo Read is no warrior. He dreams only of tending his fields, raising cows, and building a quiet honest life with the woman he loves. But in a world ruled by greed and power, even a simple dairy farmer's ambitions become dangerous. When a cruel young knight inherits Mellester Manor, taxes rise and brutality follows. Soon Odo faces an even greater threat: the cold, calculating Bishop Immers, who wants more than land - he wants Odo dead. With his beloved Charlotte by his side and help from unexpected allies, Odo refuses to be broken. What begins as a fight for survival becomes a powerful stand for justice, loyalty, and everything worth fighting for. *Falls Ende: Primus* is a richly imagined, emotionally charged historical epic - gritty, fast-paced, and deeply human. Written with a Hollywood professional's eye for tight scenes, quick action, and tension that holds attention, this story sweeps across England and into France without ever dragging. No profanity. Mature themes and moderate violence true to the era. Appeals equally to men and women who love authentic medieval fiction and underdog heroes you can't help but root for. *Start the complete 7-book Falls Ende saga today.* Readers who finish Primus rarely stop there. Order your copy now and experience the unforgettable journey of loyalty, betrayal, courage, and justice....

Biographie:
Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. His character-driven novels are meticulously researched and detailed and create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past.Set in beautiful and mysterious New Zealand, Paul's first novels, 'Boundary,' 'The Breath of God' and 'For Want of a Shilling', detail early colonial life and the controversial impact colonialism had on native Maori. Says Feenstra, History is about the untold story, and writing historical fiction is a wonderful way to present the past in a compelling and entertaining way.The medieval 'Falls Ende' eBook series- 'The Oath', 'Courser' and 'The King', have proven to be equally successful. Originally written as three short stories, they are emotional and captivating and have been seamlessly compiled to create a full-length print book, 'Falls Ende - Primus'. Since then, Paul has completed a much-anticipated full-length sequel, 'Falls Ende - Secundus' a third, 'Falls Ende - Tertium and Falls Ende -Quartus, book four in the series.Gunpowder Green is a lighthearted collection of New Zealand short stories that chronicle New Zealand life as it once was. Humorous and even thought-provoking, each story is varied and highlights rural living, a diverse culture and a forgotten yet very familiar lifestyle. In February 2022, he released Into the Shade, an adventure set in 1914....

Sommaire:
One man's dream. One corrupt Bishop. One old priest who changes everything England, 1152 AD, Odo Read is no warrior. He doesn't crave battle or glory. His lifelong dream is to tend his fields, raise cows, and build a quiet, honest life as a dairy farmer with the love of his life. But in a world ruled by greed, power, and corruption, even the ambitions of a simple herdsman can be a threat. When Sir Wystan, a hard-drinking and cruel young knight, inherits Mellester Manor, Odo's idyllic life unravels. Taxes rise, and cruelty and humiliation follow. And soon, Odo finds himself challenged by forces far greater than he ever imagined. Cold and calculating, Bishop Immers wants more than Falls Ende... he wants Odo dead. Yet, Odo is no ordinary man. With his beloved Charlotte at his side, help arrives from unexpected places, and he pushes back against the powerful men who seek to destroy him. What begins as survival becomes something more. Empowered by his unwavering belief in justice, Odo resists and refuses to be silenced. Falls Ende: Primus is a richly imagined and emotionally charged historical epic, gritty, fast-paced, and deeply human. With its sweeping journey across England and into France, this book will pull you into a world of betrayal, loyalty, courage, and heart. Perfect for fans of authentic medieval fiction and underdog heroes you can't help but root for....