Brewster's Millions

Montgomery Brewster faces a unique challenge: to inherit $7 million, he must spend $1 million in a year without acquiring assets. The novel humorously chronicles his extravagant attempts to deplete his fortune on absurd luxuries like diamond-studded toothpicks and a yacht, all while navigating the pressures of the deadline with his friend and lawyer, John. Themes of wealth, friendship, and the corrupting nature of money are explored throughout this entertaining tale, which has inspired multiple adaptations and remains a beloved classic.