The Pattern Artist

Can a lowly housemaid realize her own American dream?
 
Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there’s more for her than a life of service.

Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy’s. While at Macy’s Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God’s leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion designer—a pattern artist of the highest degree.

As she runs from ghosts of the past and focuses on the future, Annie enters a creative world that takes her to the fashion houses of Paris and into a life of adventure, purpose, and love.


 

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