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Perched on an island off the shores of Cornwall, England, the soaring castle of St. Michael’s Mount has been home to the St. Aubyn family since 1647. For nearly thirty years, Stanley Ager, one of the most esteemed butlers of the twentieth century, ensured that St. Michael’s Mount was an…

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1 author picked The Butler's Guide to Running the Home and Other Graces as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It is absolutely essential reading if you want to be a traditional butler. Most butlers nowadays are more of a personal assistant, but there is still a demand for the more traditional role. This book explains the duties that I used to do and gives me references for those that would crop up from time to time. I really recommend this book as a butler’s bible!

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