The Fountains of Silence

by Ruta Sepetys

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FROM CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNING AUTHOR RUTA SEPETYS

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 history's 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 Journal

'Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.'
Booklist

'Gripping.'
Publishers Weekly

'A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.'
Kirkus

'An exemplary work of historical fiction.'
The Horn Book

  • ISBN10 024142187X
  • ISBN13 9780241421871
  • Publish Date 3 October 2019 (first published 1 October 2019)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 29 March 2022
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 512
  • Language English