Too Rich: A Romance
Too Rich: A Romance is a late 19th-century novel by Adolf Streckfuss that follows Eva Schommer, a wealthy heiress facing societal challenges related to her fortune. As she navigates complex relationships with suitors Lieutenant Leo von Heydeck and Lieutenant Guido von Bertram, themes of pride, love, and class distinction emerge. The story begins in a bustling restaurant where a quarrel over Eva leads to a duel challenge, heightening the stakes in her quest for genuine connection amidst admiration and contempt for her beauty and wealth.






