Restoration

“An intimate, vivid, and deeply felt novel.” – Dave Eggers, author of Contrapposto
Restoration beautifully, movingly reminds us that we may have to go backward before we can move forward; and that even our oldest, most formative beliefs about ourselves may not contain the full truth. Carol Davis has written a lyrical debut novel of uncommon emotional depth, power, and wisdom. – Ann Packer, author of Some Bright Nowhere
In this luminous debut novel, Carol Davis uses the language of historic preservation to explore family trauma, memory, and healing. With a nuanced understanding of how building materials embody layers of memory and meaning, she reveals the act of repair as a powerful model for mending what has been broken in ourselves and those we love. – Rosa Lowinger, author of Dwell Time
In Restoration, Carol Davis provides an authentic and unwavering portrayal of the enormous depths that exist between mothers and daughters, lovers and friends. What a beautifully written story, told with the keenest and fondest eye for architecture, for San Francisco, and for what it means to love someone no matter what. – Amanda Uhle, author of Destroy This House

Carol holds a BA in Art and Architectural History and an MFA in Writing and Literature. Her work as a researcher, archivist, teacher, and writer has taken her into close collaboration with architects and art conservators in New York City, Los Angeles, and London. She lives between New York City and the Berkshires. Restoration is her first novel.

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