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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charles Prédier and his aspirations to make his fortune through a coffee plantation. The narrative explores themes of ambition, socioeconomic dynamics in colonial Indonesia, and personal relationships within a colonial context. The opening of the novel introduces Charles Prédier, who has just secured an investment for his coffee venture with notary Bronkhorst.