The Fountains of Silence
of Ruta Sepetys (Goodreads Author)
Description
A 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.Includes vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more.
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 512 pages
- Publisher Philomel Books
- Publication Date October 1st 2019
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780399160318
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
- Scenario ['Madrid (Spain)', 'Dallas, Texas (United States)', 'Madrid (Spain)']
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