The Servant

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Set in post-World War II London, this haunting novella unfolds through Richard Merton's urgent narration as he observes the unsettling transformation of his friend Tony. As Tony distances himself from old connections, he becomes entangled with the enigmatic butler, Barrett. Richard's concern grows as he discovers a disturbing relationship that challenges societal norms of class and sexuality, revealing a complex interplay of influence and friendship in a shifting world.