300: The Real Downton Abbey

The Remains of the Day is a novel told through the first-person narration of Stevens, a long-serving butler at Darlington Hall. In the summer of 1956, Stevens embarks on a six-day motoring trip through the West Country, which becomes a journey into his past. The novel explores Stevens' memories of his service during and after World War II, his relationship with the former housekeeper Miss Kenton, and the decline of the English aristocracy. It delves into themes of regret, repression, and the consequences of dedicating one's life to professional duty at the expense of personal happiness. The story is a poignant reflection on the passage of time, the reliability of memory, and the human cost of maintaining a rigid professional persona.

The Inimitable Jeeves is a collection of short stories that follow the adventures of Bertie Wooster and his intelligent valet Jeeves. The stories, originally published in magazines like The Strand, showcase Jeeves's clever solutions to Bertie's various predicaments, often involving his friend Bingo Little's romantic escapades.

Lucy Lethbridge's 'Servants' provides a compassionate and discerning look at the complex relationships between British servants and their employers. The book spans over a century, highlighting the diverse experiences of servants in various households, from lavish estates to middle-class homes. It draws from letters, diaries, and interviews to portray the evolving roles and social dynamics of domestic service in Britain.