A High Wind in Jamaica

Richard Hughes's 1929 novel, originally titled The Innocent Voyage, presents a compelling and disturbing subversion of the traditional child protagonist. When the five Bas-Thornton children are sent from their Jamaican plantation to England, their ship is captured by pirates. Rather than portraying them as helpless victims, the narrative delves into the complex psychological effects of their captivity, revealing them to be morally ambiguous and capable of violent actions. The story explores the ...