When Sam Shine left his home on the banks of the River Blackwater for an adventure, he could never have guessed how far this would take him. From a quiet coastal Essex village to the jungles of Africa and the hustle and bustle of city life in Bombay, Sam's lifelong adventure is packed with ups and downs, friendships and heartache, and of course, the Greenback Monkeys (and their mysterious curse). Being at sea in the late nineteenth century was perilous to say the least but for those brave enough to grab the chance to travel to the far east (like our hero, Sam), a whole new world lay waiting. Join the enigmatic Sam as he experiences life on three colourful continents, embraces their very different cultures, and makes a tragic mistake which haunts him for the rest of his long life. This narrative tale is unlike any you have ever read before and will leave a lasting imprint on your memory.