On the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose – sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality

A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes is a hauntingly beautiful and unsettling novel that explores the collision between childhood innocence and the raw, unpredictable forces of the adult world. Set in the 19th century, the story follows a group of English children who, after a hurricane devastates their home in Jamaica, are sent back to England—only to be captured by pirates along the way.What unfolds is a gripping and deeply psychological adve...

Rediscovering Dante with Lewis, Sayers, and WilliamsFor centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C. S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams. But what inspired these literary giants? The Way of Dante takes you on a journey of discovering how the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and his masterwork, The Divine Comedy, shaped their thoughts, artistry, and faith.In The Way of Dante, Richard ...

Amongst the people I have met, one of those who stand out the most vividly in my memory is a certain Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. He was a Chief Engineer: and a distant cousin, he said, of Mr. J. Ramsay MacDonald, the Statesman. He resembled his “cousin” very closely indeed, in face and moustaches; and it astonished me at first to see what appeared to be my Prime Minister, in a suit of overalls, crawling out of a piece of dismantled machinery with an air of real authority and knowledge and decisi...

Does the Earth have a living energy system? How do you find a spring using a dowsing rod? What is the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui? Why are dragons associated with ley lines? Were sacred sites once placed on a global grid? Was a sophisticated geomancy practiced long ago? Written by six expert authors and illustrated with rare engravings, woodcuts, original drawings and diagrams, Geomancy is the ultimate guide to earth mysteries, exploring the hidden frontiers of ancient knowledge to un...

'So funny -- Nabokov meets Spinal Tap.' - Stephen Merchant'Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.' - Tim Key'Absolutely miraculous.' - Jesse Eisenberg'A brain-swirlingly funny quest.' - Robert PopperRichard Ayoade's fictional quest to rescue Harauld Hughes - the almost mythical mid-century playwright - from obscurity.The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateu...

“I read Richard Hughes’ A High Wind in Jamaica this year and felt breathless with shock and awe… Appallingly dark story… dreadfully funny.” —Independent“A fascinating study in child psychology.”―New York Times“Never once has he struck a false note.” —Vita Sackville-WestFirst published in 1929, ‘A High Wind in Jamaica’ is a haunting and unforgettable novel by British author Richard Hughes, known for his lyrical prose and psychological insight. Set in the 19th century, the story follows a gr...

Howard Hughes (1905-1976) was a true American original: legendary lover, record-setting aviator, idiosyncratic film producer, talented inventor, ultimate eccentric—and, for much of his lifetime, the richest man in the United States. His desire for privacy was so fierce and his isolation so complete that even several decades after his death, inaccurate stories continue to circulate about him. Richard Hack explodes the illusion of Hughes' life and exposes the man behind the myth--a playboy w...

Illustrated Edition with 20 original illustrationsIncludes a concise story summaryFeatures a detailed character listContains an insightful author biographyA High Wind in Jamaica – Illustrated Classic EditionBeneath the bright skies of the Caribbean, where adventure should promise wonder and safety, Richard Hughes crafts one of the most unsettling an...

On the high seas of the Caribbean, a family of English children is set loose - sent by their parents from their home in Jamaica to receive the civilising effects of England. When their ship is captured by pirates, the thrilling cruise continues as the children transfer their affections from one batch of sailors to another. Innocence is their protection, but as life in the care of pirates reveals its dangers, the events which unfold begin to take on a savagely detached quality.

The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateur dentist, Richard Ayoade, first chanced upon a copy of The Two-Hander Trilogy by Harauld Hughes in a second-hand bookshop. At first startled by his uncanny resemblance to the author's photo, he opened the volume and was electrified. Terse, aggressive, and elliptical, what was true of Ayoade was also true of Hughes's writing, which encompassed stage, screen, and some of the shortest poems ever published.**A...

After a devastating hurricane ravages their Jamaican plantation, the Bas-Thornton children are sent on a voyage to England by their parents. En route, their ship is overrun by pirates, and the children are brought into a world of violence and moral ambiguity, with their innocence at stake. A High Wind in Jamaica , originally named The Innocent Voyage , is Richard Hughes' first and most celebrated novel. Credited for influencing Lord of the Flies , the book was inspired by an unpublished re...