Brewster’s Millions
By George Barr
McCutcheon.
Filmed as Brewster’s
Millions (1985), directed by Walter Hill.
Published by Loki's Publishing.
First published 1902.
Paperback.
ISBN-10: 1636004865
ISBN-13: 978-1636004860
Description:
With the passing of his beloved grandfather, Monty Brewster
inherits a long-anticipated million dollars. But he suddenly discovers that he
can inherit seven times as much from his eccentric uncle if he spends every
cent of his grandfather's money within a year. The carefree prospect of running
through a fortune in order to receive an even greater windfall turns into a
comic burden because of his uncle's Monty must spend responsibly, showing good
business sense, limiting his charitable contributions, and maintaining utter
secrecy about the second inheritance.
Can Monty run through the million according to
his uncle's terms? His friends are aghast at his madcap extravagance – the
gambling, the risky investments, the lavish parties – and Monty's romance with
a banker's daughter is imperiled by his seemingly reckless spending. This
sprightly comedy, originally published in 1902, offers an atmospheric picture
of New York City at the turn of the twentieth century and its intriguing premise
has served as the source of ten movie adaptations.
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