Dear Editor,

I am writing to submit The House with No Windows, a completed 90,000-word literary novel that blends psychological suspense with a meditation on memory and grief.

The story follows Lena, a war reporter who returns to her childhood home after her father’s death, only to discover that the windows have been bricked over and the neighbours refuse to speak of why. As Lena unravels the mystery, she confronts not only the town’s silence but also her own fractured past.

The manuscript may appeal to readers of Jesmyn Ward and Sebastian Faulks: prose that is lyrical yet direct, with a central character both haunted and resilient. The novel balances atmospheric tension with empathetic character work, asking how much of ourselves we can bury before the walls close in.

I believe the novel would be a strong fit for your list, which champions writing that is both emotionally powerful and commercially compelling. Thank you very much for considering it. I would be delighted to share the full manuscript at your convenience.

Best wishes