Roger Trewinion

"Roger Trewinion" by Joseph Hocking is a historical fiction novel that tells of a family's plight around the turn of the 20th century. The book focuses on Roger Trewinion, who struggles with a haunting family curse that dooms the Trewinion family line with great tragedy. Hocking weaves a tale around such themes as family expectations, superstition, and supernatural elements, creating a story filled with intense emotion and mystery. The curse becomes all too real when Roger meets a mysterious old woman, Deborah Teague, who warns him of his family's dark destiny, and when he heroically saves a young woman during a frightening shipwreck off the coast. The author paints a gripping picture filled with suspense and danger that hints at how Roger will mature as he copes with his family, the curse, and expectations of carrying on the family name.