Ga. Author Delves Into Punk And Political Turmoil In Debut

Brittany Lauback

Gabrielle Fuentes’ debut novel “The Sleeping World” arrives on the shelves today. The novel is set during a tumultuous time in Spanish history.

It’s 1977, and Spain is transitioning from the brutal Francisco Franco regime to an uncertain democracy. Elections are on the horizon, and protests erupt throughout the country.