The Coffee Trader: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

Miguel Lienzo's story is a thrilling tale of financial intrigue set in 17th century Amsterdam, where fortunes are won and lost in an instant on the world's first commodities exchange.

Despite his once-envied status as a merchant, Miguel has lost everything and must now rely on a seductive Dutchwoman to offer him one last chance at success - cornering the market of an astonishing new commodity called "coffee." With betrayal lurking everywhere, even among friends, Miguel must risk everything he values to succeed.

Will he learn that sincerity can be the greatest means of deception? Find out in this transporting tale of financial intrigue and redemption.