The Coffee Trader by David Liss
Set in the bustling and cutthroat world of 17th-century Amsterdam, the story follows Miguel Lienzo, a Portuguese Jewish trader who is struggling to recover from financial ruin. As he navigates the complex web of alliances and betrayals in the city's thriving commodities market, Miguel becomes embroiled in a daring scheme to corner the market on a mysterious new drink—coffee. With the help of a cunning widow and a network of unlikely allies, he must outwit his rivals and overcome the prejudices of a society that views him as an outsider. The narrative weaves together themes of ambition, deception, and the transformative power of commerce in a rapidly changing world.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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