Adolf Streckfuss’s "Too Rich" is a social novel that delves into the complexities and corrupting influence of immense wealth within a family. The narrative centers on a protagonist who unexpectedly finds himself the heir to a colossal fortune. This sudden elevation from a life of relative modesty to one of almost unimaginable luxury brings with it not freedom and happiness, but a host of new and insidious problems. He is thrust into the heart of high society, a world governed by strict, often hypocritical codes of conduct and filled with individuals whose motives are clouded by greed and ambition. The inheritance becomes a curse as much as a blessing, attracting false friends, scheming relatives, and avaricious suitors. The central conflict arises from the protagonist's internal struggle to retain his integrity, his moral compass, and his understanding of genuine human relationships in an environment where everything and everyone has a price. He must navigate a labyrinth of financial intrigues, legal entanglements, and social machinations, all while trying to discern who he can truly trust. The title, "Too Rich," encapsulates the novel's core theme: that an excess of wealth can be a destructive force, poisoning familial bonds, distorting love into transaction, and isolating an individual in a gilded cage. Adolf Streckfuss uses this family drama to explore the moral and psychological costs of affluence, questioning whether true contentment can ever be found in fortunes that are, quite simply, too large.

Table of Contents:

• Too Rich. Part 1

• Too Rich. Part 2

• Too Rich. Part 3

• Too Rich. Part 4

• Too Rich. Part 5

• Too Rich. Part 6

• Too Rich. Part 7