Mór Jókai 
A Hungarian Nabob 

'A Hungarian Nabob’ is a novel set in 19th-century Hungary during a period of heavy rainfall and flooding. The novel follows the story of Mr. Peter Bús, an innkeeper and farmer. As he grumbles about his difficult life, a carriage arrives at his inn, carrying a wealthy Nabob, a term used to describe a European who made their fortune in India during the British Raj. The Nabob is accompanied by his daughter, who is seeking a husband. The story follows the fortunes of Nabob and his daughter as they navigate Hungarian society, encountering a range of characters and experiencing various adventures.