Publisher's Synopsis
""The Valley of the Squinting Windows"" is a novel written by Brinsley MacNamara and originally published in 1920. The story takes place in a small Irish village called Garradrimna, where the residents are known for their nosiness and gossip. The plot follows the lives of several characters who are all connected in some way, including a young couple who are in love but facing opposition from their families, a wealthy landowner who is keeping a dark secret, and a priest who is struggling to maintain his faith. As the story unfolds, the villagers' secrets and scandals are revealed, leading to a dramatic climax. The novel is a commentary on the damaging effects of small-town gossip and the importance of privacy and personal freedom. It is considered a classic of Irish literature and has been adapted for stage and screen several times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
