{"product_id":"the-butler","title":"The Butler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe South of France is stunning, though not without its imperfections, from pickpockets to burglars to the occasional cold-blooded killer. But in his twenty-five years of service, Baxter—with a spotless reputation as a polished, well-mannered butler—has never run into any issues catering to the ultrawealthy. Until now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaxter's latest assignment is at Villa Sérénité, where Alec Prescott is hosting a colorful cast of characters, including his ex-wife, his much younger lady friend, and some Hollywood hotshots, after the Cannes Film Festival. But it doesn't take long for a week of sun, wine, and a family birthday celebration to devolve into bickering and backstabbing. And soon, secrets aren't the only thing floating to the surface . . .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen one of the guests is found dead in the villa's glittering pool, the unflappable Baxter must assist the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003egendarmes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in determining who's responsible. With some standing to gain and others motivated to take it away, fingers are pointed in all directions. A good butler is expected to see everything and say nothing—but what if he too becomes a target?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Publish Date - 06\/16\/26 - Paperback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54133924200758,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/8714\/8342\/files\/IMG-5306.jpg?v=1781819264","url":"https:\/\/thenandnowbookshop.com\/products\/the-butler","provider":"Then \u0026 Now Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}