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The Fountains of Silence

Ruta Sepetys
4.31/5 (62421 ratings)
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A portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship.

— Madrid, 1957 —

Under the oppressive dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography—and fate—introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War, as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city.

Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence—inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain.

Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
495 pages
Publication:
2019
Publisher:
Philomel Books
Edition:
Illustrated
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0399160310
ISBN13:
9780399160318
kindle Asin:
B07N5J3P3T

The Fountains of Silence

Ruta Sepetys
4.31/5 (62421 ratings)
Read Download
A portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship.

— Madrid, 1957 —

Under the oppressive dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography—and fate—introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War, as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city.

Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence—inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain.

Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
495 pages
Publication:
2019
Publisher:
Philomel Books
Edition:
Illustrated
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0399160310
ISBN13:
9780399160318
kindle Asin:
B07N5J3P3T

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