Description
Madrid, 1957.
Daniel, young, wealthy and unsure of his place in the world, views the city through the lens of his camera.
Ana, a hotel maid whose family is suffering under the fascist dictatorship of General Franco.
Lives and hearts collide as they unite to uncover the hidden darkness within the city.
A darkness that could engulf them all . . .
A haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys. Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love and the hidden violence of silence.
Endorsements
Ruta Sepetys — winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.
Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2021.
"Ruta Sepetys is a master of historical fiction." — Elizabeth Wein, author of Code Name Verity
"Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead." — The New York Times
"A staggering tale of love, loss and national shame." — Entertainment Weekly
"Gripping. Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today." — The Wall Street Journal
"Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction." — Booklist
"A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience." — Kirkus
"An exemplary work of historical fiction." — The Horn Book
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