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My New Novel – The Fountains of Silence
I’m so grateful for your support and wanted to share some exciting news!
My new novel, The Fountains of Silence , will soon be available and I can’t wait to share it with you. The book will be released October 1st in the U.S. and October 3rd in the UK. I will post additional international release dates as soon as I have them!
The setting is summer of 1957 in Spain—during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco that ensued following the Spanish Civil War. The story follows Daniel Matheson, a Texan visiting Madrid with his parents. Daniel, an aspiring photojournalist, meets Ana, a Spanish girl working at the hotel and together they stumble into a shadow of danger that changes their lives forever. The Fountains of Silence has all the elements you’ve come to expect from my books: hidden history, hope, hardship, and lots of love. I hope you’ll add Fountains to your TBR shelf.
Below are some early reviews, a link to a Goodreads galley giveaway, a pre-order gift offer, and my tour dates. I would love to see you at an event!
In the meantime, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. When history remains hidden in the shadows, those affected by the history sometimes feel forgotten. Together we are bringing history out of the dark and I’m incredibly grateful to you!
-Ruta
The Fountains of Silence GOODREADS GIVEAWAY (10 copies available):
Early Praise for The Fountains of Silence:
⭐ "A new Ruta Sepetys novel is always an event...Sepetys is set to return this fall with an epic look at Franco-era Spain, offering readers an exploration of identity, dignity, and the debilitating repercussions of war." - Entertainment Weekly
⭐ "The Fountains of Silence is taking the world by storm." - BookRiot
⭐ "Riveting...epic. An exemplary work of historical fiction." - The Horn Book (starred review)
⭐ "This gripping, haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
⭐ "A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
⭐ "Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction." - Booklist (starred review)
The Fountains of Silence Pre-Order gift:
If you’ve already pre-ordered the book, or plan to, thank you! Be sure to redeem your exclusive gift! (Click Here to redeem)
The Fountains of Silence U.S. Tour:
Details and registration information can be found HERE!
Author Ruta Sepetys Discusses The Fountains of Silence:Click Here to access the video on my website
