![]() ![]() Includes vintage media interstitials, oral history commentary, photos, and more. The first and longest part of the novel, set in Madrid in 1957, explores the lives of the people living under the fascist control of dictator Francisco Franco. 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, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence-inspired by the true post-war struggles of Spain. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city. He is backed into a corner of decisions to protect those he loves. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. 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. The daughter of a refugee, Ruta is drawn to under-represented stories of strength through struggle and hopes to give a voice to those who werent able to tell their story. ![]() Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of a Texas 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. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into the country under the welcoming guise of sunshine and wine. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. ![]()
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