{"product_id":"the-fountains-of-silence-isbn-9780399160318","title":"The Fountains of Silence","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER • From the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eSalt to the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBetween Shades of Gray\u003c\/i\u003e comes a gripping, extraordinary novel of love, silence, and secrets under a dictatorship in 1950s Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Suspenseful, romantic and timely . . . speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadrid, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotography—and fate—introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War, as well as the chilling realities of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. Lives and hearts collide when he's backed into a corner to protect those he loves, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel. Featuring vintage media reports, oral history commentary, photos, and more, \u003ci\u003eThe Fountains of Silence \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a memorable portrait of the true postwar struggles of Spain.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Fountains of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood’s Gilead in Ruta Sepetys’s suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction . . . Like [Shakespeare's family romances], 'The Fountains of Silence' speaks truth to power, persuading future rulers to avoid repeating the crimes of the past.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Full of twists and revelations…an excellent story, and timely, too.” --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A staggering tale of love, loss, and national shame.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Entertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"[Sepetys] tells a moving story made even more powerful by its placement in a lesser-known historical moment. Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"This richly woven historical fiction . . . will keep young adults as well as adults interested from the first page to the last.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSLC\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003c\/b\u003e\"Riveting . . . An exemplary work of historical fiction.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"With\u003ci\u003e The Fountains of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, Sepetys has once again written gripping historical fiction with great crossover appeal to adult readers, combining impeccable research with sweeping storytelling.\"\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"[A] far-reaching narrative . . . As usual Sepetys has done her homework [and] brings a brutal authenticity.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e \"In a gut-wrenching YA novel about the terrible destructiveness of secrets untold, master storyteller Ruta Sepetys reveals the dark underbelly of 1950s Spain under dictator Franco.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, *STARRED REVIEW*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This well-crafted story sheds light on a disturbing chapter of 20th century history.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Readers who enjoy historical fiction will find that Sepetys has once again brought history to life.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSalt to the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction. In \u003ci\u003eSalt to the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e the hard truths of her herculean research are tempered with effortless, intimate storytelling, as her warm and human characters breathe new life into one of the world's most terrible and neglected tragedies.\" —\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Wein, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Printz Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eCode Name Verity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A rich, page-turning story that brings to vivid life a terrifying—and little-known—moment in World War II history.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Sheinkin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, author of Newbery Honor and National Book Award finalist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBomb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Brutal. Beautiful. Honest.\" —\u003cb\u003eSabaa Tahir, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn Ember in the Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* \"Sepetys excels in shining light on lost chapters of history, and this visceral novel proves a memorable testament to strength and resilience in the face of war and cruelty.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e* \"This haunting gem of a novel begs to be remembered, and in turn, it tries to remember the thousands of real people its fictional characters represent. What it asks of us is that their memories, and their stories, not be abandoned to the sea.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e* \"Artfully told and sensitively crafted, [this] will leave readers weeping.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003eRuta Sepetys (www.rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of historical fiction published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Sepetys is considered a \"crossover\" novelist, as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novels \u003ci\u003eBetween Shades of Gray\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOut of the Easy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalt to the Sea, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Fountains of Silence \u003c\/i\u003ehave won or been shortlisted for more than forty book prizes, and are included on more than sixty state award lists. \u003ci\u003eBetween Shades of Gray\u003c\/i\u003e was adapted into the film \u003ci\u003eAshes in the Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, and her other novels are currently in development for TV and film. Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Ruta is passionate about the power of history and literature to foster global awareness and connectivity. She has presented to NATO, to the European Parliament, in the United States Capitol, and at embassies worldwide. Ruta was born and raised in Michigan and now lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @RutaSepetys.\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey stand in line for blood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJune’s early sun blooms across a string of women waiting patiently at \u003ci\u003eel matadero\u003c\/i\u003e. Fans snap open and flutter, replying to Madrid’s warmth and the scent of open flesh wafting from the slaughterhouse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blood will be used for \u003ci\u003emorcilla\u003c\/i\u003e, blood sausage. It must be measured with care. Too much blood and the sausage is not firm. Too little and the sausage crumbles like dry earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafael wipes the blade on his apron, his mind miles from \u003ci\u003emorcilla\u003c\/i\u003e. He turns slowly from the line of customers and puts his face to the sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his mind it is Sunday. The hands of the clock touch six.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trumpet sounds and the march of the \u003ci\u003epasodoble\u003c\/i\u003e rolls through the arena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafael steps onto the sand, into the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is ready to meet Fear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the center box of the bullring sits Spain’s dictator, Generalísimo Francisco Franco. They call him \u003ci\u003eEl Caudillo \u003c\/i\u003e— leader of armies, hero by the grace of God. Franco looks down to the ring. Their eyes meet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t know me, Generalísimo, but I know you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am Rafael Torres Moreno, and today, I am not afraid.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rafa!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supervisor swats the back of Rafael’s damp neck. “Are you blind? There’s a line. Stop daydreaming. The blood, Rafa. Give them their blood.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafa nods, walking toward the patrons. His visions of the bullring quickly disappear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive them their blood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMemories of war tap at his brain. The small, taunting voice returns, choking daydreams into nightmares. \u003ci\u003eYou do remember, don’t you, Rafa?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silhouette is unmistakable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatent-leather men with patent-leather souls.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Guardia Civil. He secretly calls them the Crows. They are servants of Generalísimo Franco and they have appeared on the street.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Please. Not here,” whispers Rafael from his hiding spot beneath the trees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wail of a toddler echoes above. He looks up and sees Julia at the open window, holding their youngest sister, Ana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir father’s voice booms from inside. “Julia, close the window! Lock the door and wait for your mother. Where is Rafa?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Here, Papá,” whispers Rafael, his small legs folded in hiding. “I’m right here.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis father appears at the door. The Crows appear at the curb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shot rings out. A flash explodes. Julia screams from above.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafa’s body freezes. No breath. No air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey drag his father’s limp corpse by an arm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“¡Papá!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s too late. As the cry leaves his throat, Rafa realizes. He’s given himself away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pair of eyes dart. “His boy’s behind the tree. Grab him.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRafa blinks, blocking the painful memories, hiding his collapsed heart beneath a smile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBuenos días, señora.\u003c\/i\u003e How may I help you?” he asks the customer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Blood.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sí, señora.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive them their blood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than twenty years, Spain has given blood. 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