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Sira Quiroga began working with a Madrid dressmaker in her atelier as an apprentice when fourteen. Six years later she is finally a dressmaker. When two charismatic men enter her lives, one makes her wealthy and the other, destitute. Never knowing her father, she is finally invited to his office only to discover that he is one of Madrid's wealthiest citizens who feels guilty about ignoring his responsibility for so many years. In only a few moments, she has money to live comfortable for some tim
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Filled with intrigue, surprises, historical events, and wonderfully complex character, this book kept me riveted for the few days it took me to devour its pages.
I really enjoyed this book...the only thing that kept it from being a "5" is that I often felt as disengaged from Sira as the other characters in the story did.
HOWEVER, it really is a great read...story takes place in Morrocco, Spain and Portugal during Spanish Civil War and WWII ...more
HOWEVER, it really is a great read...story takes place in Morrocco, Spain and Portugal during Spanish Civil War and WWII ...more
Great read that was almost ruined by a terrible audio reader. Mispronounced words, awkward phrasing almost ruined this fun book. I highly recommend against the audiobook.
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