{"product_id":"the-butler-a-thriller-9798347009268","title":"The Butler: A Thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author: A glamorous French villa. A carefully curated guest list. A body in the pool.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen one of the guests is found dead in the villa's glittering pool, the \u003ci\u003egendarmes\u003c\/i\u003e turn to the unflappable Baxter to help determine who's responsible. A good butler is expected to see everything and say nothing--but what if he too becomes a target?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clare Mackintosh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Podium Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Butler #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 4.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798347009268","brand":"Podium Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858604904585,"sku":"9798347009268","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_adfa47b3-01a5-4456-94e1-4e1e14313393.jpg?v=1780981696","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-butler-a-thriller-9798347009268","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}