The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser

The Fashion Designer by Nancy Moser is the continuing story of Annie wood a former housemaid. She is now married and pursuing her dream of having her own Fashion Design house. It was very nice to visit with Annie and her friends. I love the fact that the story follows the everyday business of living. It also enjoyable to see Annie and her friends develop their walk with God. All told this is a great book, but make sure you read The Pattern Artist first! So grab your tea and settle in for a great read!

I was given this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.


From Amazon:

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.


About the author:

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Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of thirty-two inspirational novels and novellas that focus on discovering our unique purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories. 

Her latest historical novel is "The Pattern Artist" about Macy's and the Butterick Pattern Company in 1911 New York City. It was a finalist for a Romantic Times award. Its sequel is "The Fashion Designer".

Other recent titles include the Downton Abbey-inspired Manor House Series: "Love of the Summerfields", "Bride of the Summerfields", and "Rise 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 named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels 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 intricate plotting. Some titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "Crossroads", "Solemnly Swear", "The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "The Good Nearby". 

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 knits voraciously, kills all her houseplants, and can wire an electrical fixture without getting shocked. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included. 

Website: www.nancymoser.com