The Fashion Designer: Volume 2 (Pattern Artist)

"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

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.

Nancy Moser isthe author of over forty books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you todiscover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include both contemporaryand historical stories, inspirational humor, and children's books.
 
Her newest release, "Eyes of Our Heart", showcases a group ofordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in theirlives--and join Him.
 
Another recent release is "The Shop Keepers", book #3 of thePattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion and openingtheir 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 recent titles include the time-travel historicals, "Where TimeWill Take Me", "Where Life Will Lead Me", and the DowntonAbbey-inspired Manor House Series beginning with "Love of theSummerfields."
 
Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their lifestories: "Just Jane" (Jane Austen), "Mozart's Sister" (NannerlMozart),"Washington's Lady" (Martha Washington) and "How Do ILove Thee?" (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.)
 
"An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 RomanceNovels of the last decade.
 
Nancy's time-travel novel, "Time Lottery", won a Christy Award,and "Washington's Lady" was a finalist.
 
Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricateplotting. Some titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16","The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "TheGood Nearby".  She also has a book of inspirational humor:"Save Me, God! I Fell in the Carpool" and two children's picturebooks, and books of illustrated verse: "100 Verses of Encouragement." 
 
Nancy and her husband live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree inarchitecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numeroustheaters, symphonies, and choirs.  She is a fan of anythingantique--humans included.
 
Website: nancymoser.com