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Intrigued by the elements of mystery in the title and the cover picture, I read a “sneak peek” of renowned historical fiction Ruta Sepetys’ The Fountain of Silence. The setting of the story is Spain is in 1957 when the despot Francisco Franco led the fascist government. The provocative prose is juxtaposed with primary documents that support this fiction story with factual historical reality. Vivid descriptions such as “Cars and shoes are black, with street tapestries of charcoal, Goya brown, and dark current” evoke stunning and accurate images in the reader’s mind. Moreover, the staccato rhythm of the short sentences adds to the dramatic reality of the danger and privation caused by the repressive regime. Already engaged in the character’s lives, I look forward to reading the rest of the book!