~ Trade Paperback
~ Winner of the California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult - 2022
Arriving in Madrid on a journey to connect with his mother's country of birth, young American photographer Daniel Matheson views the city through the lens of his camera, which soon leads him to Ana, a young, bright, and beautiful hotel maid. As lives and hearts collide, an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city is soon revealed . . .
An epic, heart-wrenching historical tale about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence, The Fountains of Silence paints a striking portrait of love and secrets as Ruta Sepetys (inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain) once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners.
“Suspenseful, romantic and timely, 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