Lucien Minor is a scrawny, inveterate liar and lonely resident of the village of Bury, famous for its postcard-worthy nature and hard men. He has to start from the beginning. He accepts an offer of stewardship from far away, from the mysterious castle of Von Aux, overlooking a town inhabited by thieves, thieves, thieves and the beautiful Klara. He soon discovers that the castle harbors many mysteries, including the disappearance of its master, Baron Von Aux, and finds himself embroiled in an adventure of gentle thieves, deranged aristocrats and cold-blooded murder.

Introducing The Butler and Klara, the new marvel from Patrick deWitt, author of The Sisters. A cautionary tale, a dark comedy and a troubled love story.

"Think Grand Budapest Hotel and Alice in Wonderland and you're roughly on the right track. A Kafkaesque fairy tale for adults... oddly funny."

- Times