Sign-In
Cart
The Butler's Story
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025410432
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Butler's Story is a witty and observant social satire that provides a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the American upper class through the eyes of those who serve them. Written by Arthur Train, the novel follows Peter Ridgeway, an astute English butler who navigates the extravagant and often hypocritical world of New York's high society during the early 20th century. Through Ridgeway's cynical yet insightful perspective, readers are invited into the grand mansions of the wealthy, where the facade of elegance often masks vanity, petty rivalries, and moral ambiguity.
The narrative excels at deconstructing the rigid social hierarchies of the era, offering a humorous yet biting commentary on the eccentricities of the elite. As Ridgeway manages the household affairs of the Carter family, he chronicles the scandals and triumphs of a class obsessed with status and appearance. The Butler's Story remains a compelling character study and a sharp critique of Gilded Age values, blending domestic drama with sharp-edged humor. This work stands as a testament to Train's ability to capture the complexities of human nature and the shifting dynamics of social prestige.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Train, Arthur
The Prisoner at the Bar: Sidelights on the Administration of Criminal Justice
Train, Arthur
Hardcover
The Prisoner at the Bar: Sidelights on the Administration of Criminal Justice
Train, Arthur
Paperback
True Stories Of Crime From The District Attorney's Office: From The Magic Lamp Classic Crime Series
Train, Arthur
Paperback
By Advice of Counsel Being Adventures of the Celebrated Firm of Tutt & Tutt Attorneys & Counsellors at Law
Train, Arthur
Paperback
The Prisoner at the Bar: Sidelights on the Administration of Criminal Justice
Train, Arthur
Paperback
The Prisoner at the Bar: Sidelights on the Administration of Criminal Justice
Train, Arthur
Paperback
Also in
Young Adult Fiction
The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic Tale of Greek Mythology for Young Adults)
Hinds, Gareth
Paperback
Piper at the Gates of Dusk: (A Young Adult Dystopian Adventure of Survival, Identity, and a Divided Future World)
Ness, Patrick
Hardcover
Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
Hart, Kate
Gansworth, Eric
Smith, Cynthia Leitich
Hardcover
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
Alexie, Sherman
Paperback
Once Upon a Broken Heart Collector's Edition: [Limited Stenciled Edge Edition]
Garber, Stephanie
Hardcover