The Butler's Guide to Running

Stanley Ager served fifty-three years as a butler in some of the most magnificent houses in Britain. Closest to his heart was St. Michael's Mount, a castle in Cornwall where he worked for the second and third Lords Levan for three decades. This book--written with Fiona St. Aubyn, granddaughter of the third Lord Levan--is his masterwork and guidebook on how to maintain the home elegantly and efficiently. From caring for clothing to managing the table, all of the basics of home management are covered here in delicious detail. Recently called ""a bible for traditional butlers"" by The New York Times, it could be source material for beloved characters Carson and Bates.

This hardcover book measures 8½ inches by 7 inches. Published November 6, 2012.

Brand: Random House

Publishing behemoth Random House is the largest English language publisher in the world, with books of all kinds including the best in fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature. Random House first made international news by successfully defending in court the U.S. publication of James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, setting a major legal precedent for freedom of speech. Beginning in the 1930s, the company moved into publishing for children, and over the years has become a leader in the field. Random House entered reference publishing in 1947 with the highly successful American College Dictionary, which was followed in 1966 by the equally successful unabridged Random House Dictionary of the English Language. It continues to publish numerous reference works, including the Random House Webster's College Dictionary.