This novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Ishiguro follows Stevens, an English butler who reflects on his years of service at Darlington Hall during a road trip to visit Miss Kenton, a former housekeeper. As he recalls his unwavering loyalty to his former employer, Stevens confronts the moral compromises he made and the emotional distance he maintained. The novel explores themes of duty, regret, and missed opportunities, ultimately revealing Stevens’ realization of the personal cost of his devotion to “dignity” and the lost chances for deeper human connection.