‘Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today’ — The Wall Street Journal. Madrid, 1957. Ana works as a hotel maid, her family ground down beneath the heel of General Franco’s fascist regime. Daniel is a young, wealthy American who sees the world through the lens of his camera — uncertain of his place in it, yet drawn to the city’s hidden truths. When their lives and hearts collide, the two begin to uncover a darkness buried deep within the city, one that threatens to consume everything around them. Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021, this epic and heart-wrenching novel from Carnegie Medal 2017 winner Ruta Sepetys explores identity, unforgettable love, and the devastating power of silence. ‘Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction’ — Elizabeth Wein, author of CODE NAME VERITY. **PRAISE FOR THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE** ‘Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead’ New York Times ‘A staggering tale of love, loss and national shame’ Entertainment Weekly ‘Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.’ Booklist ‘A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.’ Kirkus ‘An exemplary work of historical fiction.’ The Horn Book
ISBN 13: 9780241421857
Author: Ruta Sepetys
