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Internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is renowned for writing novels that uncover hidden histories, and for giving a voice to the voiceless. THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE is set in Madrid, during the summer of 1957, and told in alternating voices, this riveting novel sheds light on the hidden and all-but-forgotten tragedies of Franco-era Spain to deliver a gripping exploration of identity, dignity, and the debilitating repercussions of war.

The Fountains of Silence tells the story of Daniel Matheson, a Dallas high society teen who joins his parents on a summer trip to Madrid as part of his father's oil business expansion. He arrives, hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth. But spending time in Madrid brings more than just family bonding, as Daniel begins to discover an incredibly dark side of the sunny Spanish city. 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. While his father conducts business with Franco, Daniel gets to know the people that El Caudillo's oppression is hurting the most and makes it his mission to bring to light the atrocities the world has ignored.

Ruta Sepetys (www.rutasepetys.com) is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her debut novel, Between Shades of Gray, was hailed as \u201csuperlative\u201d (New York Times Book Review) and \u201can engrossing and poignant story of the fortitude of the human spirit\u201d (Associated Press). The Washington Post declared, \u201cFew books are beautifully written, fewer still are important; this novel is both.\u201d Her most recent novel Salt to the Sea appeared on multiple Best Book of the Year lists. The Wall Street Journal called it \u201cSuperlative\u2026Masterfully crafted.\u201d The New York Times Book Review raved, \u201cOnce again, Ruta Sepetys acts as champion of the interstitial people so often ignored\u2014whole populations lost in the cracks of history.\u201d Sepetys is considered a "crossover" novelist as her books are read by both teens and adults worldwide. Her novels are published in over sixty countries and forty languages. Her books have won or been shortlisted for over forty book prizes, and are included on over sixty state award lists. Between Shades of Gray was adapted into the film Ashes in the Snow, 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, European Parliament, the United States Capitol, and embassies