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Title:	Fountains of Silence, The
Authors:	Supetys, Ruta
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	512
Year:	2019
Language:	English
Description:	Daniel Matheson, the son of a Texan oil tycoon, and Ana Moreno come from very different worlds. When Daniel visits Madrid with his father who is drumming up business with the fascist regime, Ana is their hotel attendant, a young woman whose family have been devastated by the Civil War and its fallout. Daniel's passion is photography and it is through the images he captures that he comes face to face with the realities of General Franco's reign. Both a love story and a mystery involving orphaned children, this is a compelling story of the havoc wreaked by the fear and oppression of 1950's Spain, well supported by cited primary sources. [Small font]
Categories:	Fiction, Historical, Human Rights, Love story, Morals/Ethics, Political, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, USA, Spain, Small font, 2023 Titles

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By: GORE 006		2025-07-03 11:57:44

Too long, but some interesting history.

By: KATIK 002		2025-05-26 10:08:04

Rarely do we rate a book so highly. We felt this was a superb read - highly recommend. Multilayered with plots, characters, history - gave you a total story. Multiple perspectives and insights. Very interesting re the background and meaning of bull fighting. Learnt so much about the orphanages, and what was happening in Spain. A riveting read, as well as opening your eyes to another country at war.

By: CLARK 001		2025-05-26 09:51:16

Group gave the highest score for a book that ticked all the boxes for an enjoyable and informative read.

By: ASHB 004		2025-03-17 10:44:21

We all enjoyed the book - very readable. Most of us were not very familiar with Franco's Spain, so found the whole issue of the stolen babies quite horrifying. We were impressed with Supetys' research and her characterisation and portrayal of Spain at that time. An excellent read.

By: ASHB 028		2024-12-11 13:54:59

Without exception our group members adored this historical novel, learning so much about Spain under General Francisco Franco. Exceptional!

By: NAP 011		2024-03-29 08:54:26

Nearly all group members loved this book and everyone certainly enjoyed it. A couple of members felt the end had a Mills and Boon feel to it. We all learnt so much about Spain and the Franco era and many researched further. Some group members had visited Spain decades ago and some of their memories were reflected in the book's descriptions of the dictatorship. We had a very interesting, informative discussion.

By: CHCH 446		2023-09-11 13:18:26

Everybody loved this book - so many different levels, and the background of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's regime. So interesting, spellbinding and thought-provoking. Lots of discussion on the story and the "keeping of secrets".

By: MARTO 004		2023-07-06 13:20:32

Great fictional history. Most were enlightened by Franco's reign into the 1970s. A bit 'Mills & Boon' at times. Could see the appeal to younger readers.