Zdenek Jirotka's famous humorous novel was first published in 1942 and since then, there have 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 Katerina and her son Milouš. The book is accompanied by original colour illustrations by the Czech painter Adolf Born.