Description

A High Wind in Jamaica is a brilliantly unusual and unforgettable adventure novel by Richard Hughes. Set in the 19th century, it begins when a devastating hurricane tears through Jamaica and changes the lives of a group of children forever. After the storm, the children are sent to England for safety, but their journey takes a surprising turn when they are captured by pirates.

What follows is not a typical pirate tale, but a strange, darkly comic, and deeply human story about innocence, fear, freedom, and the unpredictable nature of childhood. With lyrical writing and a vivid sense of place, Hughes creates a novel that is at once adventurous, philosophical, and profoundly original.

A classic of English literature, A High Wind in Jamaica is perfect for readers who enjoy literary fiction, historical adventure, and thought-provoking stories with a unique voice.