The Blue Umbrella

Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Garhwal hills, the story follows Binya, who trades her lucky leopard's claw pendant for a stunning Blue umbrella, sparking envy among her fellow villagers, especially the shopkeeper Ram Bharata. This humorous novella by Ruskin Bond beautifully explores themes of envy, heroism, and redemption, vividly portraying village life and its simple yet profound moments.