January 11, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. The Coffee Trader by David Liss
The Coffee Trader takes place in Amsterdam in 1659, a mysterious world of schemers & rogues, where deception is the norm. This book tells us the story of Miguel Lienzo, a Portuguese Jew who has lost all his money in the sugar markets. In an effort to restore his wealth and reputation, Miguel enters into a risky partnership with a Dutch woman who offers him one last chance at success – a daring plot to corner the market of a new commodity called coffee. In order to succeed, Miguel must risk everything he values while facing the chaos of the markets, the greed of his competitors, and a powerful ruthless enemy who is intent on ruining him. The author depicts a world of subterfuge and danger, where religious and cultural traditions clash with the demands of a new and exciting way of doing business.
Our Book and Film Club is open to all interested adults in the area. All meetings and materials are in English. The meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month, unless otherwise indicated. View full schedule here. When are discussing a book, the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. When we watch a film, the meeting will start at 7:15 p.m.
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