George Barr McCutcheon
George Barr McCutcheon was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include a series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, and the novel Brewster's Millions, which was adapted into a play and several films.
The Alternative
In a whirlwind of societal expectations and personal desires, a young man must navigate New York's high society and decide if marrying for money is worth sacrificing his own happiness.
By George Barr McCutcheon
What's-His-Name
In a world of bright lights and stardom, a man struggles to find his place beside his celebrated wife, yearning for a connection that transcends fame's shadow.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Sherrods
Amidst early 20th-century societal constraints, two young lovers must fight to preserve their bond against external threats and internal desires.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Jane Cable
Amidst societal expectations, a captivating young woman encounters blossoming romance and family complexities while coming to terms with her place her rapidly changing world.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Brewster's Millions
A young man must use up a fortune in a year to gain a larger one, leading to riotous spending and comical mishaps if he wants to inherit more.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Day of the Dog
A determined lawyer's quest to finalize an estate becomes a hilarious battle of wits against a tenacious bulldog and a headstrong widow, leading to unexpected romance and revelations on a chaotic farm.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Man from Brodney's
A fortune hangs in the balance as a newly married man and a woman with noble aspirations must decide if they should marry each other to fulfill a bizarre will's conditions after someone falls into a volcano.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Mr. Bingle
In early 20th-century New York, a childless couple's heartwarming Christmas tradition brings neighborhood children into their home, filling it with laughter and revealing their deepest longings.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Light that Lies
A man evading his civic duty finds himself entangled in a high-stakes trial where justice, deception, and unexpected romance collide.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Truxton King: A Story of Graustark
In a land of kings and castles, an American traveler seeks adventure, only to find himself entangled in royal affairs and unexpected romance.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Graustark
A bored traveler's life takes a thrilling turn when he meets a beautiful stranger on a train, leading to romance and adventure.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Viola Gwyn
A young boy’s life is shattered by loss and betrayal, leading him on a journey filled with anger, adventure, and the chance for unexpected connections.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Purple Parasol
A young lawyer's assignment to tail a woman suspected of cheating turns into a whirlwind of romance, mistaken identities, and unexpected affection.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Quill's Window
On a cliff marked by history, family secrets emerge, threatening to shatter the present as its characters seek love in the aftermath of an emotionally scarred past.
By George Barr McCutcheon
From the Housetops
Torn between love and family, a young man confronts a scandalous marriage driven by greed within his own home.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Prince of Graustark
When status-seeking parents set their sights on a visiting prince for their daughter, romantic and comical chaos unfolds.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Castle Craneycrow
A wealthy New Yorker's life turns upside down with quirky friendships, past loves, and royal entanglements.
By George Barr McCutcheon
West Wind Drift
A diverse group of passengers aboard a missing steamship encounter hidden dangers and intriguing mysteries when a stowaway is discovered, setting in motion a journey filled with uncertainty and peril.
By George Barr McCutcheon
Yollop
A kindhearted but clumsy man unexpectedly captures a bumbling burglar, setting off a series of ridiculous events that explores morality and friendship in the most unexpected places.
By George Barr McCutcheon
The Flyers
In a world of wealth and societal pressures, true love risks it all with secret meetings and whispered hopes for a future where hearts, not status, decide destiny.
By George Barr McCutcheon