The Coffee Trader

In David Liss's Edgar Award-winning novel A Conspiracy of Paper, set in Amsterdam in 1659, trader Miguel Lienzo grapples with the fallout of a devastating loss in the sugar markets, leaving him destitute and reliant on his younger brother. In a bid to reclaim his wealth and standing, he partners with a captivating Dutchwoman on a daring scheme to dominate the emerging coffee market. As Miguel navigates a treacherous world filled with deception, competitive rivalry, and hidden agendas, he must outsmart powerful enemies and confront the pervasive betrayals of both friends and foes.