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Fountains of Silence
Book • 2019
'The Fountains of Silence' is set in 1950s Madrid under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
The story follows Daniel Matheson, an American photographer, and Ana Torres, a hotel worker, as they uncover dark secrets of the regime.
Through their intertwined stories, the novel explores themes of love, oppression, and the search for truth.
Sepetys sheds light on a lesser-known period of history, capturing the atmosphere of fear and silence that permeated Spanish society.
The novel is a powerful portrayal of resilience and the importance of speaking out against injustice.
The story follows Daniel Matheson, an American photographer, and Ana Torres, a hotel worker, as they uncover dark secrets of the regime.
Through their intertwined stories, the novel explores themes of love, oppression, and the search for truth.
Sepetys sheds light on a lesser-known period of history, capturing the atmosphere of fear and silence that permeated Spanish society.
The novel is a powerful portrayal of resilience and the importance of speaking out against injustice.
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