"A fekete vér; Lenczi fráter" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins amid a cholera epidemic, referred to ominously as the "black woman," which leads to societal disruptions, fear, and a peasant uprising against the nobility. The story centers on a baron, Lenke Lőrincz, and his wife, Anna, as they navigate the chaos brought about by the epidemic and the ensuing rebellion. Theopening of the novel introduces the dark backdrop of the cholera outbreak that has led to mass fear and unrest. As villages and cities desperately try to contain the spread, the blame shifts towards the powerful. The baron is called away to quell a rebellion that threatens his estate, leaving his pregnant wife vulnerable to the uprising. Amid the turmoil, Anna's plight is intertwined with the fate of the rebellious peasants, setting the stage for their struggles and interactions in the face of calamity. As fear escalates and violence erupts, the story hints at deep personal and societal conflicts which are likely to unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)