Having lost their mother in early childhood, the Gabaldón
sisters consider Fermina, their elderly Pueblo housekeeper,
their surrogate Grandmother. The mysterious Fermina love the
girls as if they are her own, and promises to endow each
with a "special gift" to be received upon her death.
Mindful of the old woman's mystical ways,
the sisters believe Fermina's gifts, bestowed based on their
natural talents, magically enhance their lives. The oldest
sister, Bette Davis Gabaldón, always teased for telling
tales, believes her gift is the power to persuade anyone, no
matter how outlandish her story. Loretta Young, who often
prefers pets to people, assumes her gift is the ability to
heal animals. Tough-talking tomboy, Rita Hayworth believes
her gift is the ability to curse her enemies. And finally,
Sophia Loren, the baby of the family, is sure her ability to
make people laugh is her legacy.
As the four
girls grow into women they discover that Fermina's gifts
come with complicated strings, and what once seemed simple
can confuse over time. Together they learn the truth about
their mysterious caretaker, her legacy, and the family
secret that was nearly lost forever in the New Mexican desert.
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