Richard Hughes books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1900–1976
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 23
Richard Hughes published 10 novels, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 7 other books, beginning with A High Wind in Jamaica (1929).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Richard Hughes
Standalone novels in order
A Moment of Time (1926)
A High Wind in Jamaica (1929)
In Hazard (1952)
The Fox in the Attic (1961)
Gertrude's Child (1966)
The Wooden Shepherdess (1973)
The Wonder-dog (1977)
The Human Predicament (1980)
Fiction as Truth (1983)
Hazard Elimination Inc (2002)
Short story collections in order
The Spider's Palace (1931)
In the Lap of Atlas (1979)
Non-fiction in order
Hong Kong (1968)
Capricorn (2003)
Poetry in order
Gipsy-Night and Other Poems (1922)
Plays in order
Plays (1966)
Other books in order
The Sisters' Tragedy (1922)
Confessio Juvenis (1926)
A Comedy of Good and Evil (1928)
Daddy's Practising Again (1977)
A Secondary Religious Education Course (1981)
A Primary Religious Education Course (1984)
Legends of the Heart (1996)
Film and TV adaptations
- A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)Film · from A High Wind in Jamaica
About Richard Hughes
Richard Arthur Warren Hughes was a writer of poems, short stories, novels and plays.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Richard Hughes FAQ
- How many books has Richard Hughes written?
- Richard Hughes published 10 novels, 2 short story collections, 2 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection, 1 play and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Richard Hughes's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A High Wind in Jamaica.
- What is Richard Hughes's last book?
- The Wonder-dog (1977).
- What is Richard Hughes's most famous book?
- A High Wind in Jamaica (1929) is Richard Hughes's most widely read book.
- Which Richard Hughes books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including A High Wind in Jamaica (film, 1965).
- Can I read Richard Hughes's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Richard Hughes are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.