The Fountains of Silence
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Internetová cena:
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207,00 Kč 
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Běžná cena:
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259,00 Kč |
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| Autor: |
Ruta Sepetys
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| Jazyk: |
anglicky |
| Vazba: |
měkká |
| Počet stran: |
512 |
| Formát: |
12,9 x 19,8 cm |
| ISBN/EAN: |
9780241421857 |
| Nakladatel: |
Penguin |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Edice: |
Young Adult
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A haunting and romantic novel set in post-war Spain by Ruta Sepetys - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2017.
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 . . .
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.
Review
Ruta Sepetys is the finest writer of historical fiction working today. ― The Wall Street Journal
[A] towering work of historical insight. ― Entertainment Weekly
A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience. ― Kirkus Published On: 2019-07-21
Captivating, deft, and illuminating historical fiction. ― Booklist Published On: 2019-07-01
Spain under Francisco Franco is as dystopian a setting as Margaret Atwood's Gilead in Ruta Sepetys's suspenseful, romantic and timely new work of historical fiction. ― The New York Times Book Review
An exemplary work of historical fiction. ― The Horn Book
Gripping. ― Publisher's Weekly
About the Author
Ruta Sepetys is a New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She was born and raised in Michigan in a family of artists, readers and music lovers. 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 weren't able to tell their story. Her award-winning historical novels are published in over fifty countries and have received over forty literary prizes.
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