The Adventures of Dick Trevanion: A Story of Eighteen Hundred and Four

"The Adventures of Dick Trevanion: A Story of Eighteen Hundred and Four" by Herbert Strang, is a novel set in a Cornish village where a young boy encounters mystery and familial struggles as he navigates youth amidst fears of a possible French invasion, after spotting a suspicious ship off the coast one night while fishing with his friend. The story kicks off in Polkerran, introducing Dick Trevanion and his mate, Sam Pollex, as they try their luck at catching salmon bass, only to be interrupted by the sight of an unfamiliar vessel that piques their interest and raises alarms of potential war. The added element of Dick's cousin, John Trevanion, who is estranged from the family, amps up the tension, setting the stage for a tale brimming with adventure, suspense, and discovering one’s roots.