Paloma

Spain, the village of Fago, 1920s. Every year, young girls go to seasonal work in France, crossing the border on foot through the steep slopes of the Pyrenees. Young Rosa embarks on this dangerous journey with one goal: to get a job at a shoe factory making espadrilles in the French town of Moleon. Her new life will be a true test until fate leads her to a house of extraordinary women — extravagant Parisians who value freedom and fabulous outfits. They will help her talents blossom, offering friendship and support that are so necessary in a world dominated by men. This novel sparkles like champagne, immersing the reader in the atmosphere of carefree interwar years — the era of Charlie Chaplin, Coco Chanel, and unrestrained jazz.