George Barr McCutcheon was an American novelist and playwright, best known for his popular Graustark series, a set of romantic adventure novels set in a fictional Eastern European country. He gained widespread recognition for his light-hearted romance and intrigue, often featuring themes of royalty, mistaken identity, and adventure. Another of his notable works, Brewster's Millions, became a classic tale of unexpected inheritance and reckless spending, adapted multiple times for stage and screen. McCutcheon's work was a key part of early 20th-century popular fiction, blending escapism with charm and wit.