The Substitute Millionaire

"The Substitute Millionaire" by Hulbert Footner is a tale set in the backdrop of a sensational murder, where a poor bookkeeper named Jack Norman discovers he is the sole heir to a miser's vast fortune, catapulting him from a life of minimal means into one of extravagant wealth and unforeseen dangers. Jack, initially weighed down by his meager salary, dreams of a lavish lifestyle far removed from his reality, until a summons reveals his unexpected inheritance, which comes with the inheritance of the dangerous life the deceased lived. However, this newfound prosperity presents immediate challenges, including questions of identity, hidden threats tied to the Gyde's contested legacy, and intricate romantic entanglements spurred by his elevated station.