In the form of a letter, Stevens is drawn into reminiscences of his interactions with a former housekeeper, Miss Kenton, with whom he appears to have come the closest he ever did to understanding human intimacy. In pursuit of his perception of “dignity” and blind faithfulness towards his employer, Stevens strives for a sort of professionalism that leaves his long years of service filled with unspoken regrets and a lack of emotional warmth. After three decades of service at Darlington Hall, Stevens takes a motoring trip around the countryside, which drives him into heartfelt recollections and deep reflections about his duties as a servant. Interlaced with the historical background of the two world wars, this novel is a deeply moving portrait of the life of an English butler.
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