Ruggles Of Red Gap

Ruggles of Red Gap is a comedic novel that follows a British valet whose structured life is overturned when he is won in a poker game by an eccentric American couple. The story begins in Paris with a detailed portrayal of service, decorum, and subtle tensions between classes. A discussion about fashion and dietary superstitions sets the tone for the humorous contrast between old-world refinement and new-world brashness. The unexpected shift occurs when the valet, approaching a significant b...