The Fountains of Silence
By Ruta Sepetys
A rich boy and a maid uncover Madrid’s dangerous secrets—but who can they trust?
Genres
What is The Fountains of Silence about?
Madrid, 1957. Daniel Matheson arrives from Texas with his wealthy family and a camera, hoping to discover the city his mother once knew. At the luxurious Castellana Hilton, he meets Ana, a maid whose family is struggling under Franco’s dictatorship. As their friendship deepens into something more, Daniel and Ana uncover secrets about Spain’s past, including stolen children, political oppression and dangerous silences. Together, they must decide how much they are willing to risk to reveal the truth.
About the author
Ruta Sepetys is a bestselling author who loves writing exciting stories set in different countries and times. She is well known for her book 'Between Shades of Gray', which has been read by children all around the world. Ruta enjoys exploring history and hopes to inspire young readers to be curious and brave.
Pages
512 pages
Reading age
Teen/Young Adult (12-18)
This edition
2019
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