A High Wind in Jamaica - Hughes, Richard
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2025 Reprint of the 1929 Edition. A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes "A masterpiece of 20th-century literature." - Graham Greene Set against the lush, untamed beauty of 19th-century Jamaica, A High Wind in Jamaica is a chillingly unforgettable exploration of innocence, morality, and human nature. The tranquil lives of the Bas-Thornton children are shattered when a hurricane devastates their family estate. Sent back to England for safety, the children's voyage takes a dangerous turn when their ship is hijacked by pirates. What begins as an adventure quickly transforms into a harrowing…mehr

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2025 Reprint of the 1929 Edition. A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes "A masterpiece of 20th-century literature." - Graham Greene Set against the lush, untamed beauty of 19th-century Jamaica, A High Wind in Jamaica is a chillingly unforgettable exploration of innocence, morality, and human nature. The tranquil lives of the Bas-Thornton children are shattered when a hurricane devastates their family estate. Sent back to England for safety, the children's voyage takes a dangerous turn when their ship is hijacked by pirates. What begins as an adventure quickly transforms into a harrowing study of survival and the unexpected resilience-and cruelty-of childhood. As the children adapt to their new circumstances, the line between victim and perpetrator begins to blur, culminating in an act of violence that questions the very nature of guilt and innocence. Praised for its stark psychological insight and dark humor, Richard Hughes' A High Wind in Jamaica remains a landmark novel that defies categorization, blending elements of adventure, tragedy, and existential reflection. "A novel of haunting power and complexity... Hughes' prose is as wild and unpredictable as the children at its heart." - The New York Times "A piercing dissection of human nature, told with breathtaking clarity and wit." - The Guardian Celebrated by literary icons such as Graham Greene and Rebecca West, A High Wind in Jamaica is a timeless work that will challenge and captivate readers long after the final page.
Autorenporträt
Richard Hughes closed his 24-seat safety training center on Cape Cod to become a retired student of modern worldwide shipping operations. He graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a B.S. in Marine Transportation then obtained a Masters Degree in Business from Lesley University. While at MMA, he sailed on the Bay State, the Lightning, and the Mobil Lube. His books include the Cape Safety, Inc. - Danger Dogs Series-a collection of 12 novels detailing the exciting lives of a top-notch bi-coastal safety consulting firm. His popular non-fiction Deep Sea Decisions is an expose of maritime tragedies. He and his wife, Lavinia M. Hughes, have co-authored Newtucket Island, Training Ship, Cape Car Blues and Mikey Mayflower - The Early Years. He lives and writes in the seaside village of Waquoit, MA, with his wife.