Ruta Sepetys The Fountains of Silence Paperback Book

A haunting and romantic novel set in postwar Spain by Ruta Sepetys winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.Madrid, 1957.Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera. Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco. Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city. A darkness that could engulf them all . . .Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of historys darkest corners in this epic, heartwrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence. Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITYPRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCELonglisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwoods Gilead New York TimesA staggering tale of love, loss and national shame Entertainment WeeklyGripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today The Wall Street JournalCaptivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. BooklistA stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. KirkusAn exemplary work of historical fiction. The Horn Book | Ruta Sepetys The Fountains of Silence Paperback Book