A Butler's Life: Scenes from the Other Side of the Silver Salver Stevens will find Christopher Allen a surprise and a delight. And, for those whose homes might not be staffed with live-in servants but who would enjoy benefiting from their expertise, nearly two dozen sidebars reveal tips of the trade--ev
| TITLE | : | A Butler's Life: Scenes from the Other Side of the Silver Salver |
| AUTHOR | : | |
| RATING | : | 4.75 (354 Votes) |
| ASIN | : | 091372095X |
| FORMAT TYPE | : | Hardcover |
| NUMBER of PAGES | : | 222 Pages |
| PUBLISH DATE | : | 0000-00-00 |
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Part memoir, part how-to, A Butler's Life -- the account of Christopher Allens real-life duties Behind The Silver Salver-- offers a contemporary peek into this fascinating, yet demanding profession.Those for whom the mental picture of a British butler is the impeccable Jeeves or Remains of the Days prim Mr. Stevens will find Christopher Allen a surprise and a delight. The engaging Englishman, while no less a paragon of service than his literary peers, is charmingly human in his ongoing endeavor to master a profession whose most perfect representative is invisible. And, for those whose homes might not be staffed with live-in servants but who would enjoy benefiting from their expertise, nearly two dozen sidebars reveal tips of the trade--everything from hints for seamless entertaining to advice on household management.Far from a relic of a past era, Christopher Allen demonstrates that bein
Editorial : About the Author Christopher Allen, the subject of A Butlers Life, has worked in private service for over twenty years. Born in England and trained formally, his career allowed him to live and work in various parts of Europe before relocating to the U.S. in 1985. He now trains and consults on issues of household management.A Butlers Life is Kimberly Burton Allens second published book, following the 1996 publication of Wedding Wonders: Tales & Traditions, Customs & Curiosities. She and Christopher live on Long Island, where she is currently at work on her second novel.
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