The Various Flavours of Coffee

The Various Flavours of Coffee by Anthony Capella

The Various Flavours of Coffee is a richly layered novel set in 18th-century London, where coffee houses are places of ideas, ambition, and intrigue. The story follows Robert Wallis, a young clerk who uses his knowledge of coffee to navigate politics, romance, and social change in a world shaped by trade and taste. Blending history, wit, and sensory detail, the novel brings early coffee culture vividly to life.

Special Features

• Historical fiction centered around coffee houses and trade
• Clever, character-driven storytelling with humor and romance
• Explores how coffee shaped culture, commerce, and conversation
  

About the Author

Anthony Capella is a British novelist and former advertising executive known for blending food, history, and storytelling. His novels often explore how taste, craft, and culture intersect, bringing historical settings to life through richly detailed, accessible narratives.

Book Details

• Title: The Various Flavours of Coffee
• Author: Anthony Capella
• Format: Paperback
• Subject: Coffee history and culture, historical fiction
• Publication Date: 2008
• Publisher: Sphere
• Dimensions: 200 x 130 x 30mm
• Weight: 330g