{"product_id":"the-madmans-window-other-tales-of-the-antrim-coast-ebook","title":"The Madman's Window: \u0026 Other Tales of the Antrim Coast","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spellbinding collection of Irish and Hebridean folk tales — rich with ghosts, faeries, warriors, shipwrecks, and the timeless magic of the Antrim Coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories shaped by sea, landscape, memory, and the ancient storytelling traditions of the Glens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Madman’s Window \u0026amp; Other Tales of the Antrim Coast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Madman’s Window\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a rich tapestry of folk tales rooted in the Glens of Antrim — stories shaped by battles, shipwrecks, wolves, ghosts, faeries, shape‑shifters, and the oral traditions that once defined everyday life along this rugged coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection blends original tales inspired by local lore with re‑imagined folklore, history, and traditional narratives. Ten haunting black‑and‑white illustrations by Katherine Soutar bring added depth and atmosphere to these magical Irish stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kingdom of Dal Riata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a note from the author, Colin Urwin explores the ancient cultural connections between the Glens of Antrim and the Inner Hebrides. For centuries, people crossed the narrow Sea of Moyle to trade, marry, and share songs and stories. This book honours that shared heritage by including tales from several Hebridean islands — stories that, to the author’s ear, belong to the same mythic landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating, timeless collection for lovers of folklore, mythology, and the oral storytelling traditions of Ireland and Scotland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This wonderful book brings to life a time before the tyranny of modern technology, when storytellers and musicians were still an integral part of our rural communities… These stories retain that vital element of mystery, suspense and haunting spirituality that hooks the reader until the very end.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Randal McDonnell, 15th Earl of Antrim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Colin Urwin is a well‑known storyteller of the Irish oral tradition… From selkies to warriors with second sight, each story offers a glimpse into an otherworld once familiar to our ancestors. A must for those who love good tales well told.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Felix McKillop, Educator, Historian, Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rich blend of folklore, myth, and re‑imagined tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Glens of Antrim and the Hebrides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen haunting illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e by renowned artist Katherine Soutar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStories shaped by landscape and heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e — steeped in the magic of the Antrim Coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of Celtic folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e, oral storytelling, and mythic fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Orkneyology Press title\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating cultural memory and place‑based storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColin Urwin – Storyteller, Singer, and Modern‑Day Seanchaí\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColin Urwin is a folk‑singer, songwriter, storyteller, and author steeped in the language, lore, and traditions of the Glens of Antrim. 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