The Butler

This is a character driven story. It is also romantic dramady.

It is well written with good pacing. The settings are well defined so much that I google a few.

Two men who had detested each other for 6 years, now forced to share a residence for one year.

The reward for one is an inheritance of tremendous fortune and power that was his birthright. Now that all depends on the cooperation of a former "hustler's" presence in "his" home for a whole year... but.

The reward for the other was more money than he had ever imagined to hold in his lifetime but to stay would mean he would be in the constant presence of a man who had been a thorn in his side almost from the first time they met.   His decision was simple, no amount of money could force him to suffer this irritating asshole for another day, much less a full year... but.

From a position of finality the arbiter starts has invited the players or are they are simply pawns played by a dead chess master. 

Will it be a win or a stalemate?

NOTE: I thought I had found a major flaw in the plot early on. Turns out I only had to read a bit further to find myself relaxing and completely enjoying this story.  If you persevere, you will find this to be a heartwarming tale of love also persevering in the face of what one thinks is the truth.

Jim

An amazing story of a life full of emotions. There are no mistakes in life and Mr Montgomery was reminded that day of someone he loved dearly. Christopher provided so much more for him than the story will ever let on but it's up to the reader to decide what that it meant to him. Beginning from a sidewalk in the City, a smelly filthy young man got a second chance at being more than just "The Butler". Definitely recommend! 

This story is a must read! It is well written, with an intriguing plot and interesting characters. A dominant/submissive relation is one of the main elements of the plot and provides some unexpected twists to the story. A rich older man rescues a young man and trains him to be his butler/companion. As his death the oldest son takes exception to the butler. An unusual clause in the will adds to the animosity between the two main characters. The plot peels away layers to reveal more and more about the butler and the oldest son. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and highly recommend it!