A High Wind in Jamaica
Richard Hughes
A High Wind in Jamaica is a 1929 novel by Richard Hughes about a group of English children who are captured by pirates on a voyage from Jamaica to England after a hurricane destroys their home. The story explores the unsettling psychological effects of captivity as the children adapt to life on the pirate ship, blurring the lines between innocence and corruption, and leading to unexpected violence and a shocking betrayal upon their return to civilization. It's a classic of 20th-century literature known for its dark humor, exploration of childhood psychology, and critique of colonialism.
Duration - 6h 18m.
Author - Richard Hughes.
Narrator - Lyra.
Published Date - Friday, 23 January 2026.
Location:
United States
Description:
A High Wind in Jamaica is a 1929 novel by Richard Hughes about a group of English children who are captured by pirates on a voyage from Jamaica to England after a hurricane destroys their home. The story explores the unsettling psychological effects of captivity as the children adapt to life on the pirate ship, blurring the lines between innocence and corruption, and leading to unexpected violence and a shocking betrayal upon their return to civilization. It's a classic of 20th-century literature known for its dark humor, exploration of childhood psychology, and critique of colonialism. Duration - 6h 18m. Author - Richard Hughes. Narrator - Lyra. Published Date - Friday, 23 January 2026.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:01:50
Chapter 1:
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Chapter 2:
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Chapter 3:
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Chapter 4:
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Chapter 5:
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Chapter 6:
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Chapter 7:
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Chapter 8:
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Chapter 9:
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Chapter 10:
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Chapter 11:
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Chapter 12:
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Chapter 13:
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Chapter 14:
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Chapter 15:
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Chapter 16:
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Chapter 17:
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Chapter 18:
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Chapter 19:
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Chapter 20:
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Chapter 21:
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Chapter 22:
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Chapter 23:
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Chapter 24:
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Chapter 25:
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Chapter 26:
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Chapter 27:
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Chapter 28:
Duration:00:21:50
Chapter 29:
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Chapter 30:
Duration:00:10:15
Chapter 31:
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Chapter 32:
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Chapter 33:
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Chapter 34:
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Chapter 35:
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Chapter 36:
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Chapter 37:
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Ending Credits
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