The Butler: A Thriller

By Clare Mackintosh

From the New York Times-bestselling author: A glamorous French villa. A carefully curated guest list. A body in the pool.

The 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.

Baxter's latest assignment is at Villa S r nit , 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 . . .

When one of the guests is found dead in the villa's glittering pool, the gendarmes 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?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRFTHYZ1
• ISBN13: 9798347009268
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Podium Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"