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Synopsis
In The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, John Unger, a young man from a modest background, receives an invitation from his wealthy friend, Percy Washington, to spend the summer at his family's opulent estate in Montana. The journey begins with a mysterious train ride, where Percy casually mentions that his father is the richest man in the world, possessing a diamond as large as the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Intrigued and excited, John is eager to experience the lavish lifestyle of the elite, unaware of the complexities and dangers that lie ahead.
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