Having moved around a lot, moving to York to set up a vintage clothing store seems to be a good idea for Fabia Moreno and her daughter, Ella. It looks like they may have finally found a place to make friends and maybe something more. But as Ella tries hard to fit in, Fabia takes care to keep her secrets hidden. Fabia loves fashion, she sees colours around people, feels the material she is working on, and finds the perfect piece for every person. Using the magic words she learned in the Old Country, her dresses awaken a new spirit of self-confidence in women. As the residents of York open their hearts to the new shop and new energy that Fabia is spreading, will the magic that Fabia puts in the clothes and the effort to assimilate be enough to keep her in York? This is a wonderful book about relationships, accepting challenges and showing courage. It makes you think a lot about prejudice and how we see people. First published in 2011, this is the first in a trilogy. (MH)
