The Fountains of Silence

FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYSMadrid 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 heart-wrenching novel about identity unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.**PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE**Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. The Wall Street JournalCaptivating deft and illuminating historical fiction.BooklistGripping.Publishers WeeklyA stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.KirkusAn exemplary work of historical fiction.The Horn Book Review Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. ―The Wall Street Journal[A] towering work of historical insight. ―Entertainment WeeklyA stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. ―Kirkus Published On: 2019-07-21Captivating deft and illuminating historical fiction. ―Booklist Published On: 2019-07-01Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwoods Gilead in Ruta Sepetyss suspenseful romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. ―The New York Times Book ReviewAn exemplary work of historical fiction. ―The Horn BookGripping. ―Publishers Weekly About the Author Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists readers and music lovers. The daughter of a refugee Ruta is drawn to under-represented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give a voice to those who werent able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes.