From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray
comes a gripping extraordinary portrait of love silence and secrets under a Spanish
dictatorship. Madrid 1957. Under the fascist 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. Praise for The Fountains of Silence Spain under Francisco Franco is as
dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful romantic and
timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances] 'The
Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the
crimes of the past. --The New York Times Book Review Full of twists and revelations…an
excellent story and timely too. --The Wall Street Journal A staggering tale of love loss
and national shame. --Entertainment Weekly * [Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more
powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating deft and
illuminating historical fiction. --Booklist *STARRED REVIEW* * This gripping often haunting
historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain. --Publishers Weekly *STARRED
REVIEW* * This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults
interested from the first page to the last. --SLC *STARRED REVIEW* * Riveting . . . An
exemplary work of historical fiction. --The Horn Book *STARRED REVIEW*
