THE REMAINS OF THE DAY

 

Kazuo Ishiguro

 

I've travelled the world twice over, Met the famous: saints and sinners, Poets

and artists, kings and queens, Old stars and hopeful beginners, I've been where

no-one's been before, Learned secrets from writers and cooks All with one

library ticket To the wonderful world of books.

 

© JANICE JAMES.

 

THE REMAINS OF THE DAY

 

In the summer of 1956, Stevens, an ageing butler, has embarked on a six-day

motoring trip through the West Country. But his holiday is disturbed by the

memories of his past service to the late Lord Darlington, and most of all by the

painful recollections of his friendship with the housekeeper, Miss Kenton. For

the first time in his life, Stevens is forced to wonder if all his actions were

for the best after all ... A sad and humorous love story, and a witty meditation

on the democratic responsibilities of the ordinary man.

 

Prologue: July 1956

 

Darlington Hall