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A historical fiction by Richard J. Friswell, Merchants of Deceit: Opium, American Fortune & the China Trade tells a story of colonialism and the life of Samuel Russell. Born in New England, Russell built a company in China in the 19th century to trade goods made at home. Items like textiles and tea were not difficult to come by, and Russell turned to trading opium for exponentially increased profits.

The truth behind Merchants of Deceit runs much deeper than any of us know. Read and learn while sipping a cup of tea from our Tea and Treachery Six-Tea Caddy