A High Wind in Jamaica
Or The Innocent Voyage
Book • 1929
The novel follows the Bas-Thornton children—John, Emily, Edward, Rachel, and Laura—as they are forced to leave their Jamaican plantation after a devastating hurricane.
Accompanied by two Creole children, Margaret and Harry Fernandez, they board the merchant ship *Clorinda*, which is subsequently seized by pirates.
The story delves into the children's experiences aboard the pirate ship, their interactions with the crew, and the psychological impacts of their traumatic adventures.
The novel is known for its unique perspective on childhood, its exploration of the boundary between innocence and experience, and its vivid portrayal of the children's inner lives and fantasies.
Accompanied by two Creole children, Margaret and Harry Fernandez, they board the merchant ship *Clorinda*, which is subsequently seized by pirates.
The story delves into the children's experiences aboard the pirate ship, their interactions with the crew, and the psychological impacts of their traumatic adventures.
The novel is known for its unique perspective on childhood, its exploration of the boundary between innocence and experience, and its vivid portrayal of the children's inner lives and fantasies.
