This literary comedy follows the life of a young man and his eccentric servant who turns his world upside down. With a unique sense of humor and unexpected twists, the servant disrupts the peaceful domestic routine, drawing his master into an exotic world of adventure. The series masterfully exposes human weaknesses and shows how to navigate any situation with wit and resilience. It's a story that offers escapism and a charming look at the dynamics between a master and his subtly subversive helper.
Zdeněk Jirotka's famous humorous novel was first published in 1942 and since then there has been more than 15 Czech editions. Over sixty years later, English-speaking readers can become acquainted with Jirotka's novel, whose main hero is the legendary faithful servant Saturnin, fighting with aunt Kateřina and her son Milouš. The book is accompanied by original colour illustrations by the Czech painter Adolf Born.