The Restoration of Otto Laird: A Novel

Retired architect Otto Laird lives in Switzerland with his second wife, Anika, spending his days in nature and writing unsent letters to old friends. Once known for his radical designs, Otto's quiet life is disrupted when he learns that Marlowe House, his most significant building from the 1960s in South London, is scheduled for demolition. Determined to prevent its destruction, Otto agrees to participate in a television documentary that requires him to return to London for the first time in twenty-five years and spend a week living in Marlowe House. As he reconnects with the city where he spent most of his life, Otto's memories resurface. Reflecting on his past and considering what lies ahead for both himself and his building, Otto undergoes a transformative journey that alters his understanding of everything he thought he knew.