St. Peter's Umbrella

About the book

"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.