St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mikszáth, Kálmán (1847–1910). The listed translation credits are Worswick, B. W..
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"St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a novel published in 1895. Set in rural Upper Hungary, the story follows a young priest struggling to care for his infant sister until a mysterious red umbrella appears during a storm, seemingly protecting the child. The villagers believe Saint Peter himself left it, bringing prosperity to their parish. Meanwhile, a young lawyer obsessively searches for this same umbrella, convinced it contains proof of his hidden inheritance—leading him to an unexpected encounter that will change everything.
Book and edition facts
- Title: St. Peter's Umbrella: A Novel
- Author credits: Mikszáth, Kálmán (1847–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Worswick, B. W.
Catalogue subjects
- Hungarian fiction -- Translations into English
- Hungary -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
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