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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.
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.
63 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2019
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About the author
Nancy Moser
77 books765 followersNancy Moser is the author of 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 newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent 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 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 contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
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
Her newest release, "An Undiscovered Life" is about an elderly woman who wants her family to know about her "before" life—her life before them. It's inspired by Nancy's mother who died in 2020 at age 99. It's a poignant, inspiring family story.
Another newer release is "Eyes of Our Heart" which showcases a group of ordinary people who are called to discover where God is working in their lives--and join Him.
Another recent 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 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 contemporary titles are "The Invitation", "John 3: 16", "The Sister Circle", and "The Seat Beside Me."
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
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February 29, 2020
Solid 3.5 stars. Big print-fast read. Entertaining, I didn’t realize it was a Christian historical fiction. A little too heavy on the Christian for my taste, but over all pleasant. It’s like a Christmas story when everything ends perfect.
June 18, 2025
Main character, Annie is living the American Dream in 1912. She went from being a house maid to owning her own business, Unruffled, designing affordable clothes for the average, working woman
Spirituality and strong belief in God wove itself throughout the book.
This book is in the series regarding Annie. Overall, it is a feel good book. The quick progression of the protagonist, basically from "rags to riches" is unrealistic. The author does not address the working conditions in various factories, which would have added more depth to the story.
Spirituality and strong belief in God wove itself throughout the book.
This book is in the series regarding Annie. Overall, it is a feel good book. The quick progression of the protagonist, basically from "rags to riches" is unrealistic. The author does not address the working conditions in various factories, which would have added more depth to the story.
April 25, 2020
Great Start
Starting out in a business is always hard. Starting out with no money makes it even harder. Annie and her friends knew they had an uphill battle from the start when they headed to the home of the couple lending them money for their business. Eleanor wanted the business to be about her and her friends but Annie and her friends wanted the business to be about what was needed in the community. I liked this preview.
Starting out in a business is always hard. Starting out with no money makes it even harder. Annie and her friends knew they had an uphill battle from the start when they headed to the home of the couple lending them money for their business. Eleanor wanted the business to be about her and her friends but Annie and her friends wanted the business to be about what was needed in the community. I liked this preview.
June 16, 2018
How can this be called a book. Just when it started getting interesting it was over. So disappointed since I am a dressmaker and found the topic to be right up my alley. I would not recommend this brief short story. I
There was so much more that could have been written.This was a waste of my reading time.Very,very disappointed. No more to Sat.
There was so much more that could have been written.This was a waste of my reading time.Very,very disappointed. No more to Sat.
July 6, 2018
Good
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against the King—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue…until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm. Paperback / 978-1-68322-435-8 / $14.99
July 7, 2021
Why is this book only 52 pages?
I thought I was going to read an entire book. I am done with GoodReads. This author deserves to have the entire book read.
I thought I was going to read an entire book. I am done with GoodReads. This author deserves to have the entire book read.
September 25, 2025
I enjoyed all 3 books in this series very much!
April 27, 2020
Too short! Just getting interesting to observant the beginning vs of women working outside the home! A very interesting time in history....no place to stop. I will have to research that on.my own to stop!
Own ! Would have been interesting to continue with Annie, Sean, Maude and Vesta! Will we ever learn the rest of their story?
Own ! Would have been interesting to continue with Annie, Sean, Maude and Vesta! Will we ever learn the rest of their story?
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews