Publisher's Synopsis
The Millionaire is a novel written by Edwin Bateman Morris and first published in 1913. The book follows the story of John Carruthers, a young man who inherits a fortune from his father and becomes a millionaire overnight. With his newfound wealth, John moves to New York City and begins to live a life of luxury, surrounded by society's elite.As John becomes more and more immersed in the world of the wealthy, he starts to realize that money cannot buy happiness. He begins to question the values of his new acquaintances and the society he has become a part of. Along the way, John falls in love with a young woman named Ruth, who teaches him the true meaning of love and happiness.The novel explores themes of wealth, society, and love, and provides a commentary on the corrupting influence of money. Morris's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The Millionaire is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
