Stranleigh's Millions (1909)

Stranleigh's Millions is a novel written by Robert Barr and published in 1909. The story revolves around the wealthy and eccentric Englishman, John Stranleigh, who inherits a vast fortune from his father. Stranleigh is a man of great intelligence and wit, but he is also a recluse who has little interest in society or conventional pursuits. When Stranleigh's father dies, he leaves behind a cryptic will that sets in motion a series of events that will change Stranleigh's life forever. In order to inherit his millions, Stranleigh must first complete a series of challenges that his father has set for him. These challenges take Stranleigh on a wild and exciting adventure across Europe, where he encounters danger, romance, and intrigue at every turn. Throughout his journey, Stranleigh is accompanied by his loyal valet, Peters, who provides comic relief and serves as a sounding board for Stranleigh's many musings and observations. Along the way, Stranleigh also meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Hilda, who becomes the object of his affection. As Stranleigh completes each challenge, he gains a deeper understanding of himself and his place in the world. Ultimately, he learns that his father's legacy is not just a vast fortune, but also a set of values and principles that he must uphold if he is to truly inherit his millions. Stranleigh's Millions is a fast-paced adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and comedy. It is a timeless tale of self-discovery and the pursuit of wealth, told with wit and charm by one of the great writers of the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.