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Montgomery Brewster finds himself the unexpected heir to a substantial fortune, only to discover that he stands to inherit seven times that amount! However, theres a twist he must spend every cent of his initial inheritance before his next birthday—just 357 days away—and end up with nothing to his name at the end of that time. As he embarks on this outrageous challenge, he quickly realizes that parting with such a vast amount of money is more difficult than he ever imagined. Succeed, and he becomes incredibly wealthy; fail, and he remains broke. This captivating tale inspired multiple film...

Dive into the hilarious and thought-provoking tale of Montgomery Brewster, an everyman who inherits a fortune with one outrageous condition he must spend every last cent within 30 days, leaving himself with nothing. If he succeeds, a staggering fortune awaits him, but if he fails, he’ll be left back where he started—broke. As Brewster navigates the dizzying world of extravagant spending, he quickly discovers that parting with money is trickier than it seems, especially with lawyers scheming to thwart his efforts. To make matters worse, his ventures start turning profits, complicating his ...

Would you be able to spend a million dollars in cash and leave yourself penniless if it meant you would then be given many more millions? That’s poor Monty Brewster’s dilemma in this charming tale.

Dive into the unexpected friendship of Mr. Crittenden Yollop and a burglar who breaks into his home. Instead of turning him in, Yollop takes humor and reform into his own hands, helping the criminal achieve his real desire - to return to prison. This satirical tale offers a unique perspective on the prison system, law enforcement, and social reform.

Dive into the intriguing world of Graustark in the second book of the series, Beverly Of Graustark. Lorry and his noble wife, the Princess, divide their time between their home in Washington and the enchanting land of Edelweiss. When not in Graustark, the reins of the kingdom are held by a seasoned diplomat, her uncle Count Caspar Halfont. The neighboring principalities of Axphain and Dawsbergen add to the intrigue, ruled by Princess Volga and young Prince Dantan respectively. The plot thickens with the imprisonment of the ousted Prince Gabriel, convicted for the murder of Prince Lorenz, a ...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Graustark novels, where plots of courtly intrigue, clandestine romances, and royal disguises unfold. Comparable to Anthony Hopes acclaimed 1894 novel, The Prisoner of Zenda, these best-sellers from the past still command a captivating presence in used book shops. Theyve even inspired a unique genre known as Graustarkian, characterized by tales of love and intrigue set in fictional Central European countries. The tale begins with the tragic death of Graustarks ruler, Prince Ganlook, in a war with Axphain, leading to an onerous peace treaty. ...