Assignats

Published in the early 20th century, 'Assignats' by Henry Leverage is a historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of maritime exploits during the rise of Bolshevism. The story follows British sailor Micky McMasters and his companions as they navigate the Japan Sea aboard the decrepit ship 'Shongpong', discovering their cargo may be explosives rather than tea. Caught between the intentions of a Russian crew and government forces, they must devise a plan to escape and thwart a Bolshevik plot to smuggle revolutionary funds into North America. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival in a time of political upheaval.