The Fashion Designer

by Nancy Moser

Overview

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City

Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie's new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist.

Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912.

Personal and financial setbacks test old relationships and new romances while threatening to keep the business from ever selling a single dress. No one said it would be easy. But the promise of the American Dream holds a deep hope for those who work hard, trust God, and never give up

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781961907492
Publisher:	Mustard Seed Press
Publication date:	09/01/2023
Series:	Pattern Artist , #2
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Nancy Moser has written over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books. Her release, "If Not for This" showcases four people who are allowed into a strange Discovery Room where they are confronted with choices from their past. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting. Some titles are "The Invitation", "An Undiscovered Life", "Eyes of Our Heart", "The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me". She has a book of inspirational humor: "Save Me, God! I Fell in the Carpool", two children's picture books, and two books of illustrated verse: "100 Verses of Encouragement". A recent historical release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and opening their own store in 1911-19 New York City. The first book in the series, "The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for a Romantic Times award. Other titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where Time Will Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of the Summerfields." Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (Nannerl Mozart), "Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do I Love Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.) "An Unlikely Suitor" was twice named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. And "Eyes of Our Heart" was a finalist in the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice awards. Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award, and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist. Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included. Website: nancymoser.com

Editorial Reviews

06/11/2018
Moser returns to Annie Culver and her friends in this enjoyable sequel to The Pattern Artist. Annie and her husband, Sean, have partnered with their friends Maude and Edna to start a dress shop in 1912 New York. When discussions between Annie and her financial backers take a drastic turn from her original vision of bringing fashion to working women at an affordable price, Annie cuts ties with the backers and turns to others for advice. Soon, Annie, Maude, and Edna work to acquire funding, order supplies, create designs, and stay true to their commitment. As the travails and successes mount, readers will become invested in the many characters surrounding Annie, who strives for personal independence in defiance of the cultural norms of the time. Annie struggles with fear and doubt, not only for her idea, but also for God’s provision in her life. Other characters experience their own challenging dilemmas requiring them to ask hard questions of themselves and God, but those issues never overshadow the optimistic tone of the story. The slogan of the store—“unruffled, unveiled, unstoppable women”—is a perfect descriptor for the tenacious religious feminists who here pursue the American Dream. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"The slogan of the store—“unruffled, unveiled, unstoppable women”—is a perfect descriptor for the tenacious religious feminists who here pursue the American Dream."
-Publishers Weekly

“Nancy Moser’s The Fashion Designer is a charming look into the early twentieth century full of characters who are true to their time yet still relate to today’s struggles. A lovely sequel to The Pattern Artist.”
–Julianna Deering, author of the Drew Farthering Mysteries

“A delightful story of friendship and faith that takes readers into the world of fashion history and female entrepreneurship. You’ll cheer for these women’s successes and love the way they meet every challenge."
–Stephanie Grace Whitson, award-winning author of over thirty novels
 

“The Fashion Designer is a satisfying, sightseeing journey into America’s fashion history.  Annie is an intriguing heroine who reminds us that no experience in life is wasted. I loved it!”
–Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Theory of Happily Ever After 
 

“Nancy Moser’s TheFashion Designer is a story drenched in faith, trust, and blessings. Dreams come true and obstacles are overcome for the women in this book who work hard to accomplish their goals while praying every step of the way. Each character has a struggle, yet joy is found in friendship and purpose. Enjoy this journey!”
–Kristen Heitzmann, Christy Award winning author of the Told You Series
 

“Nancy Moser has her own delightful writing style that I cannot stop reading! I love to read more than one romance in a novel, and The Fashion Designer provides that in spades!”
–Hannah Alexander, author of The Wedding Kiss
 

“A delightful story of women forging ahead on the verge of a new era, risking everything for their chance at the American Dream. The vote for women, women in the workplace, and women’s fashion to accommodate these new roles are some of the topics that are woven into this tale of friendship, love, and loyalty. If you enjoy reading about women who molded the times they lived in, you’ll love The Fashion Designer.”
–Jennifer Vander Klipp, Amazon best-selling author of The Road Home and Protective Custody

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