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The Pattern Artist #3
The Shop Keepers
The ladies of Unruffled discover their place and their purpose.
1919 New York World War I is over and the world tries to r recover and start fresh. The ladies of the dress store, Unruffled--Annie, Edna, Maude and Henrietta--have been friends for years. Their bond has grown, as has their dedication to their families, their business, and their desire to make their lives matter. Join these amazing women in this satisfying conclusion to the Pattern Artist Series.
Annie Annie and Sean have two young daughters. But Sean hasn’t returned from the war; he is missing. Annie tries to remain hopeful, and focuses on their dress store, Unruffled. She is caught off guard when a suave salesman gives her attention. She misses Sean beyond words.
Edna Edna is the matriarch of the group and oversees sewing the dresses for Unruffled. As she turns sixty, Edna considers a new beau. And someone else . . .
Henrietta Henrietta married Edna’s son, Steven, and they have two little boys. Steven has returned from the war, but he mentally and emotionally suffers from its affects. Henrietta has no idea how to help him. She struggles to handle his issues, her boys, and the bookkeeping duties of Unruffled.
Maude Maude married the widower Antonio and is the mother of his two teenage children. With the war over, she gets the idea to offer wedding dresses to its customers. While using her creative side, Maude deals with her rebellious and talented daughter, Gela. A man from her past threatens her happy life.
1919 New York World War I is over and the world tries to r recover and start fresh. The ladies of the dress store, Unruffled--Annie, Edna, Maude and Henrietta--have been friends for years. Their bond has grown, as has their dedication to their families, their business, and their desire to make their lives matter. Join these amazing women in this satisfying conclusion to the Pattern Artist Series.
Annie Annie and Sean have two young daughters. But Sean hasn’t returned from the war; he is missing. Annie tries to remain hopeful, and focuses on their dress store, Unruffled. She is caught off guard when a suave salesman gives her attention. She misses Sean beyond words.
Edna Edna is the matriarch of the group and oversees sewing the dresses for Unruffled. As she turns sixty, Edna considers a new beau. And someone else . . .
Henrietta Henrietta married Edna’s son, Steven, and they have two little boys. Steven has returned from the war, but he mentally and emotionally suffers from its affects. Henrietta has no idea how to help him. She struggles to handle his issues, her boys, and the bookkeeping duties of Unruffled.
Maude Maude married the widower Antonio and is the mother of his two teenage children. With the war over, she gets the idea to offer wedding dresses to its customers. While using her creative side, Maude deals with her rebellious and talented daughter, Gela. A man from her past threatens her happy life.
289 pages, Paperback
Published June 22, 2019
About the author
Nancy Moser
70 books780 followersNancy Moser is the author of 47 books. Her award-winning stories will inspire you to discover your unique God-given purpose. Her genres include fantasy, contemporary, and historical books, inspirational humor, and children's picture books.
A recent release, "A Slice of Sky" is the first book in the Last Call series, and is a finalist for a Christy Award. It begins to showcase five societies that know nothing about each other. They are different in all ways yet share a common destiny. The second book in the series, "A Count of Courage" is a finalist for the Imadjinn Awards.
A popular historical series is the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion in 1911-19 New York City. The first book ,"The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award.
Other historical titles include the time-travel stories "Where Time Will Take Me" and "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.)
Nancy’s contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting. Some titles are "If Not for This, "An Undiscovered Life", "Senior Sisters", The Invitation", "The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "The Good Nearby".
Awards . . . "An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. "The Pattern Artist" was a finalist in the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, "Time Lottery" won a Christy Award and "Washington's Lady" and "A Slice of Sky" were finalists. "Eyes of Our Heart" was a finalist in the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award.
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: www.nancymoser.com
A recent release, "A Slice of Sky" is the first book in the Last Call series, and is a finalist for a Christy Award. It begins to showcase five societies that know nothing about each other. They are different in all ways yet share a common destiny. The second book in the series, "A Count of Courage" is a finalist for the Imadjinn Awards.
A popular historical series is the Pattern Artist series about a group of women designing fashion in 1911-19 New York City. The first book ,"The Pattern Artist", was a finalist for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award.
Other historical titles include the time-travel stories "Where Time Will Take Me" and "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.)
Nancy’s contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting. Some titles are "If Not for This, "An Undiscovered Life", "Senior Sisters", The Invitation", "The Sister Circle", "The Seat Beside Me", and "The Good Nearby".
Awards . . . "An Unlikely Suitor" was named to Booklist's Top 100 Romance Novels of the last decade. "The Pattern Artist" was a finalist in the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, "Time Lottery" won a Christy Award and "Washington's Lady" and "A Slice of Sky" were finalists. "Eyes of Our Heart" was a finalist in the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader's Choice Award.
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: www.nancymoser.com
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July 12, 2019
Loved the book and the series
What a wonderful story of Woman’s strengths with a healthy dose of God’s message. I love the way the author weaves her stories and characters with history.
What a wonderful story of Woman’s strengths with a healthy dose of God’s message. I love the way the author weaves her stories and characters with history.
January 28, 2020
The Shop Keepers by Nancy Moser is the third in her Pattern Artist series. The first two books, The Pattern Artist and The Fashion Designer, tell the story of Annie Wood, who came from a difficult family background to become a maid to the Summerfield family of Nancy’s Manor House series. (Annie’s backstory in included in Christmas Stitches) In the first two books, Annie had a knack for sewing and designing, but the other women in charge of that work took credit for hers. On a trip to America, Annie left her position and found a job first at Macy’s Department Store, then at the Butterick Pattern Company, then in her own dress shop. She met, fell in love, and married Sean Culver.
This third book takes place in New York in 1919, just after the first World War. Annie has two young daughters by now, but her husband has not returned from the war. He’s missing. Her shop, Unruffled, is not doing well. People had to buckle down during the war, and no one felt like buying fashionable yet practical clothes. The country is still in recovery mode. Most of the shop is decked out in black mourning dresses. One of Annie’s partners suggests they go into wedding dresses to help those who had been waiting for sweethearts to return. The prospect raises hope not only for new business but for a brighter shop and outlook.
At just the right time, a salesman from a local fabric shop offers them beautiful fabrics just right for weddings at deep discounts. Full of charm, he tempts the customers in Annie’s shop with his samples. This boon helps set the shop on a new, welcome trajectory. But something about this man bothers Annie, especially when he turns his charm her direction.
Henrietta, Annie’s bookkeeper and long-time friend. feel fortunate that her husband has returned home from the war. But he doesn’t seem totally back. He spends most of the day sitting in a chair looking out the window at the sky. She can’t seem to interest him in herself, their sons, or life in general.
Maude, who had been with Annie since her Butterick days, had married widower Antonio Ricci in the last book. Maude could not have children of her own, but welcomed Antonio’s two children. Now the oldest, Gela, is an independent-minded teenager who finds an unexpected talent. Maude is concerned where Gela’s gifts will take her in her naivete, especially when an unsavory character from Maude’s past comes on the scene.
It took me just a little bit to remember who the characters were and their backgrounds. This book could be read as a stand-alone, but I think it would be a much richer experience for those who have read the first two books.
I enjoyed this book for several reasons. I’ve often read books set during the world wars, but the time of adjustment after after WWI is a fascinating era that few focus on. There were threads of intrigue with the salesman, the man from Maude’s past, and a seeming presence in the shop workroom. Henrietta’s husband’s condition, Annie’s missing husband, and Maude’s concerns lent strands of pathos. Those were woven together with needs for forgiveness, patience, hope. I always enjoy Nancy’s afterwords with details that went her story, historical elements that were true, etc. And I love the book cover.
This third book takes place in New York in 1919, just after the first World War. Annie has two young daughters by now, but her husband has not returned from the war. He’s missing. Her shop, Unruffled, is not doing well. People had to buckle down during the war, and no one felt like buying fashionable yet practical clothes. The country is still in recovery mode. Most of the shop is decked out in black mourning dresses. One of Annie’s partners suggests they go into wedding dresses to help those who had been waiting for sweethearts to return. The prospect raises hope not only for new business but for a brighter shop and outlook.
At just the right time, a salesman from a local fabric shop offers them beautiful fabrics just right for weddings at deep discounts. Full of charm, he tempts the customers in Annie’s shop with his samples. This boon helps set the shop on a new, welcome trajectory. But something about this man bothers Annie, especially when he turns his charm her direction.
Henrietta, Annie’s bookkeeper and long-time friend. feel fortunate that her husband has returned home from the war. But he doesn’t seem totally back. He spends most of the day sitting in a chair looking out the window at the sky. She can’t seem to interest him in herself, their sons, or life in general.
Maude, who had been with Annie since her Butterick days, had married widower Antonio Ricci in the last book. Maude could not have children of her own, but welcomed Antonio’s two children. Now the oldest, Gela, is an independent-minded teenager who finds an unexpected talent. Maude is concerned where Gela’s gifts will take her in her naivete, especially when an unsavory character from Maude’s past comes on the scene.
It took me just a little bit to remember who the characters were and their backgrounds. This book could be read as a stand-alone, but I think it would be a much richer experience for those who have read the first two books.
I enjoyed this book for several reasons. I’ve often read books set during the world wars, but the time of adjustment after after WWI is a fascinating era that few focus on. There were threads of intrigue with the salesman, the man from Maude’s past, and a seeming presence in the shop workroom. Henrietta’s husband’s condition, Annie’s missing husband, and Maude’s concerns lent strands of pathos. Those were woven together with needs for forgiveness, patience, hope. I always enjoy Nancy’s afterwords with details that went her story, historical elements that were true, etc. And I love the book cover.
January 25, 2021
I loved the whole Pattern Artist trilogy by Nancy Moser, and this was a satisfying conclusion. Being a seamstress and costume designer myself, (and especially fond of historical attire) I really enjoy how these stories weave details of fashion design from the time period into the story. Loved seeing how the different characters matured and found their places in a world changed by the first World War.
Nancy Moser knows how to tell a good story while weaving all sorts of fascinating historical details into the narrative. (Couldn't help finding the bits about the Spanish Flu epidemic particularly relevant considering what's going on in the world today. Particularly the part where they explain how they kept the theaters and other things open while practicing social distancing, because closing everything down would cause so much apocalyptic psychological stress on people that it would be worse that leaving some things safely open. Anybody else think that sounds like something worth considering?)
Anyway. Loved getting to experience this last chapter of Annie's story, and learn about a time period in American history that I've never studied much before. And the ending was so sweet and wonderful! I delightful read.
Nancy Moser knows how to tell a good story while weaving all sorts of fascinating historical details into the narrative. (Couldn't help finding the bits about the Spanish Flu epidemic particularly relevant considering what's going on in the world today. Particularly the part where they explain how they kept the theaters and other things open while practicing social distancing, because closing everything down would cause so much apocalyptic psychological stress on people that it would be worse that leaving some things safely open. Anybody else think that sounds like something worth considering?)
Anyway. Loved getting to experience this last chapter of Annie's story, and learn about a time period in American history that I've never studied much before. And the ending was so sweet and wonderful! I delightful read.
January 30, 2022
Sweet story. Faith based. But…….
The three books in the series seem thoughtfully researched. The characters are engaging and well flashed out.
The only fly in the ointment is the author’s poor use of correct grammar and the fact her editor obviously lacks that knowledge as well.
In multiple instances the nominative pronoun ‘I’ is used when the objective form, ‘me’ is correct. The incorrect use of singular verbs with plural subjects is surprising given how well written the books are as a whole.
The author uses colloquial language appropriately for various characters and those grammar mistakes add color to the individual characters. However, the consistent incorrect pronoun usage is irritating and detracts from the reader’s enjoyment of a good tale well told.
One would think the use of a grammar checking app such as ‘Grammarly’ could have been used to save both the author and the editor embarrassment.
Advise: keep writing and sharing your voice, but spend some time with an English teacher to review the fundamentals of pronoun case and subject and verb agreement.
The three books in the series seem thoughtfully researched. The characters are engaging and well flashed out.
The only fly in the ointment is the author’s poor use of correct grammar and the fact her editor obviously lacks that knowledge as well.
In multiple instances the nominative pronoun ‘I’ is used when the objective form, ‘me’ is correct. The incorrect use of singular verbs with plural subjects is surprising given how well written the books are as a whole.
The author uses colloquial language appropriately for various characters and those grammar mistakes add color to the individual characters. However, the consistent incorrect pronoun usage is irritating and detracts from the reader’s enjoyment of a good tale well told.
One would think the use of a grammar checking app such as ‘Grammarly’ could have been used to save both the author and the editor embarrassment.
Advise: keep writing and sharing your voice, but spend some time with an English teacher to review the fundamentals of pronoun case and subject and verb agreement.
June 23, 2020
Some things are just too good to be true...ask Annie about that deeply discounted fabric! But Nancy Moser's happy endings truly are SO fitting. I love the way she weaves her characters' historically accurate struggles into realistic spiritual and emotional growth. I found Maude's history and her incredible journey of forgiveness so touching that it provoked some sudden tears (others were Sean's fault!). Still, it was hard to pick a favorite part of the book as these good friends' lives came to a happy climax. Objectively, the post-WWI setting is richly researched. I enjoyed learning about life and culture as people recovered from the devastation of the war and the flu pandemic. I'm sure these fictional gals accurately represented a generation of strong, independent women.
I don't buy a lot of hard copies anymore, but this was a book I pre-ordered with great confidence and anticipation. And a week later, I am still smiling.
I don't buy a lot of hard copies anymore, but this was a book I pre-ordered with great confidence and anticipation. And a week later, I am still smiling.
January 26, 2020
I really enjoyed the conclusion to this series. It was sad in a way as I have thoroughly enjoyed the characters in these books. This one has so much about life! Loss, hope, fear, forgiveness - The faith theme is incredibly well done, strong, and woven so well into the plot.
This book jumps ahead to after the war which I really liked, actually. The writing is so well done that the reader is content with where he picks back up with the characters.
This book is not even 300 pages, yet so much is contained in it. Two disappointments. One is that it seemed to end in a rush. Maybe it’s because I didn’t want it to end. Second, how a dramatic event is handled in one of the actors lives.and a “forgive and forget” chapter just did not seem realistic to me at all. I’ll leave that to others as I’m no expert..just some things seemed very contrived.
Either way, I definitely recommend this book and this series. There is a lot of history contained in this book and series. I really enjoyed it.
This book jumps ahead to after the war which I really liked, actually. The writing is so well done that the reader is content with where he picks back up with the characters.
This book is not even 300 pages, yet so much is contained in it. Two disappointments. One is that it seemed to end in a rush. Maybe it’s because I didn’t want it to end. Second, how a dramatic event is handled in one of the actors lives.and a “forgive and forget” chapter just did not seem realistic to me at all. I’ll leave that to others as I’m no expert..just some things seemed very contrived.
Either way, I definitely recommend this book and this series. There is a lot of history contained in this book and series. I really enjoyed it.
January 16, 2022
The end has come
It's sad to have the series end after only three books. All the fragmented parallel lives come together to end in harmony as the story concludes. The cast of characters become your friends from the beginning and you are both relieved and happy for them as they continue their lives after the conclusion. At least you hope all continues well.
Thank you Nancy Moser for such a relaxing tale with no violance, sexual overtones or foul language. It is truly refreshing to enjoy a happy tale
It's sad to have the series end after only three books. All the fragmented parallel lives come together to end in harmony as the story concludes. The cast of characters become your friends from the beginning and you are both relieved and happy for them as they continue their lives after the conclusion. At least you hope all continues well.
Thank you Nancy Moser for such a relaxing tale with no violance, sexual overtones or foul language. It is truly refreshing to enjoy a happy tale
August 15, 2024
Nancy Moser is an excellent author that writes a variety of genres. I appreciate that she leaves historical notes at the end of the historicals that add depth and clarify any thing she changed to fit the story. While I read the first two books in this series, I missed when The Shop Keepers came out. I can't help but wonder that it she'd known about covid, she would have put more emphasis on the influenza epidemic.
I enjoyed getting to know her characters and their trials and tribulations and how they depended on God to work through them.
I enjoyed getting to know her characters and their trials and tribulations and how they depended on God to work through them.
December 3, 2025
The book opens in 1919 with black dresses. Black dresses because America entered the Great War and many soldiers have lost their lives and many families are mourning. The Unruffled ladies are waiting for loved ones to return or heals from the wounds of war. It is a stressful time and a time of change for many. Changes needed to keep the shop open and changes in their families. They are still holding on to hope and their faith. Friendships strengthen as they continue to have strong bonds of love. These friends have become family in every since of the word. Forgiveness and the freedom it brings is a thread in this book.
December 19, 2025
The series is set in the early part of the 20th century in NYC, after WWI. The protagonist, Annie rose from being a maid in England to her owning a business selling clothing to the 'average' woman. The clothing was made at her shop "Unruffled".The author incorporated spirituality throughout the series which helped the characters face the challenges they endured. They expressed gratefulness to the Lord for getting them through the difficult times and enjoying the good times.
This was an easy read and uplifting.
This was an easy read and uplifting.
April 10, 2020
Nancy Moser has created women with vision, determination and resilience in the Pattern Artist Series. I loved living every day life with these ladies in The Shop Keepers, the last in this series, sharing their personal struggles and daily challenges in running a dress shop in 1919, New York City. Ms Moser shows the impact of World War I and the flu endemic on her characters while showcasing their skills as seamstresses and strength when their faith is challenged. I highly recommend this book. Better yet, read the series!
January 17, 2022
Several years between the last book and this one and a war, the one that they called the war to end all wars. Sadly that was far from true. It was interesting to read how the ladies dealt with the effects of WW1 on their lives, and their men too. And to know how everything ended in the series. I didn't want it to end, but am pleased with how it did. I'd recommend this series!
March 31, 2022
This book... all three of them in the series... are just incredible! I love how the author keeps the story moving. I love the history worked into the timeline. I love the way they are learning through their life to lean on and trust the Lord more deeply, and how that helps them through the good stuff and the hard stuff. The story helps to show the way that helps them through it all.
November 21, 2022
Enterprise at its best
Bravo to Nancy Moser! What an intertwining of carefully researched facts and brilliant wordsmith! This third extraordinary book is chock full of nearly every emotion in woman, man, and child. Weaving scripture again in the scenarios brings the story even closer to your heart.
Bravo to Nancy Moser! What an intertwining of carefully researched facts and brilliant wordsmith! This third extraordinary book is chock full of nearly every emotion in woman, man, and child. Weaving scripture again in the scenarios brings the story even closer to your heart.
February 20, 2022
Fantastic!
You did it again! Another five star book. Actually, all three books in this series are terrific. Thank you for writing books that really hold the readers attention and are full of interesting and interesting characters. Your wholesome style of writing is very much appreciated.
You did it again! Another five star book. Actually, all three books in this series are terrific. Thank you for writing books that really hold the readers attention and are full of interesting and interesting characters. Your wholesome style of writing is very much appreciated.
June 15, 2022
Fantastic!!!
I absolutely loved this entire series. The love, friendships, ups and downs, mystery and suspense. It was there in all three stories. I'm sad it is finished, but so happy having read them all. Whoo-hoo!!!
I absolutely loved this entire series. The love, friendships, ups and downs, mystery and suspense. It was there in all three stories. I'm sad it is finished, but so happy having read them all. Whoo-hoo!!!
October 22, 2022
A lovely series. A few things that I didn't see coming, which is always Good. Sorry to see the last of this series. I hope Annie and the rest of the characters show up in future books. I read the Summerfields books previously, so loved the way the characters evolved from there.
February 16, 2025
Best stories!
Loved this series as I did lots of sewing with the Butterick patterns growing up and later sewed my own maternity’ clothes! Wasn’t ready for it to end! Was great reading!!
Loved this series as I did lots of sewing with the Butterick patterns growing up and later sewed my own maternity’ clothes! Wasn’t ready for it to end! Was great reading!!
February 22, 2026
Wonderful Series
I am a very picky reader. This series by Nancy Moser has kept me reading turning page after page. She puts a lot of faith and research into each book she writes. I have throughly enjoyed this series! Highly recommend!
I am a very picky reader. This series by Nancy Moser has kept me reading turning page after page. She puts a lot of faith and research into each book she writes. I have throughly enjoyed this series! Highly recommend!
April 11, 2020
Wonderful series!
October 28, 2020
Completely enjoyed this series!
November 1, 2023
worth reading
Great book with a happy theme . Where good wins over evil and good people win. Loved the book, read all three in the series
Great book with a happy theme . Where good wins over evil and good people win. Loved the book, read all three in the series
June 20, 2024
It was not as good as the first two books in the trilogy, but I enjoyed seeing the characters' stories come to a close.
October 15, 2025
Good Read
I am a very faithful person, but too many references to the bible verses. Other than that , I enjoyed all the historical aspects.
I am a very faithful person, but too many references to the bible verses. Other than that , I enjoyed all the historical aspects.
February 8, 2026
Lovely
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Good storylines, realistic characters, always pointing to God and His goodness even in hard times.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Good storylines, realistic characters, always pointing to God and His goodness even in hard times.
August 2, 2026
Great story lines. Wish I read book 1-2 first.
August 11, 2022
The Shop Keepers is a wonderful conclusion to this series. I've enjoyed my time with these dear friends. I know you will too.
Recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction.
I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. I've expressed my honest view.
Recommend to readers who enjoy historical fiction.
I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. I've expressed my honest view.
July 16, 2019
I appreciate the Christian values in this book along with numerous historical references, takes you right into the time period.
Having said that, I had a difficult time with the woman who was raped and how she handled her attacker. I realize this is a sensitive subject and can see where some women would choose this path, good for them. However there are many women who may feel judged by not choosing to turn around and Bless their attacker. Just because you remember the painful attack does not mean you haven’t forgiven them. With God’s grace it’s amazing that we can move passed horrible situations and live free of the pain and trauma. The Bible tells us to bless those who curse us or harmfully use us. You can do that along with forgiving them without ever seeing the attacker’s it confronting them or physically helping them. It’s OK to let God do His work in their life as you put them in God’s hands He will heal your heart and do what needs to be done in their life too.
Having said that, I had a difficult time with the woman who was raped and how she handled her attacker. I realize this is a sensitive subject and can see where some women would choose this path, good for them. However there are many women who may feel judged by not choosing to turn around and Bless their attacker. Just because you remember the painful attack does not mean you haven’t forgiven them. With God’s grace it’s amazing that we can move passed horrible situations and live free of the pain and trauma. The Bible tells us to bless those who curse us or harmfully use us. You can do that along with forgiving them without ever seeing the attacker’s it confronting them or physically helping them. It’s OK to let God do His work in their life as you put them in God’s hands He will heal your heart and do what needs to be done in their life too.
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October 6, 2019
The Shop Keepers is the third book in a series about women who sew for a living in the first quarter of the 20th Century. I love the covers chosen for these books. They fit the theme and are beautiful. As a life long seamstress and avid reader I was instantly drawn to this series but tragically I have been left extremely wanting.
Miss Moser has crafted her books upon a potentially robust theme; dressmaking , dress designing, women's business acumen and life's travails. To my constant dismay though, the author flits about in her story line too rapidly to allow the reader to be drawn in. There is no depth to either her characters or plot.
Every page contains a new problem for the character to solve and before the reader can absorb the dynamics of the new problem a new character with a new problem steps up to bat.
I don't know where the editors were in this series but they failed the author dearly.
Miss Moser has crafted her books upon a potentially robust theme; dressmaking , dress designing, women's business acumen and life's travails. To my constant dismay though, the author flits about in her story line too rapidly to allow the reader to be drawn in. There is no depth to either her characters or plot.
Every page contains a new problem for the character to solve and before the reader can absorb the dynamics of the new problem a new character with a new problem steps up to bat.
I don't know where the editors were in this series but they failed the author dearly.
October 9, 2019
This book follows the friendship of four friends and their interest in fashion gave there friendship more intesting, It shared many of the hardships that they faced as they continued their lives. The styles for the period was out front and I cried at some of the hardships they faced as young women and the temptations and disapointments faced.
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