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    An Unlikely Suitor
    An Unlikely Suitor
    An Unlikely Suitor
    Audiobook12 hours

    An Unlikely Suitor

    Written by Nancy Moser

    Narrated by Antoinette LaVecchia

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    About this audiobook

    Christy Award-winning author Nancy Moser has garnered critical acclaim for her fictionalized accounts of Martha Washington, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Jane Austen. Here Moser whisks listeners away to 1895 Newport, Rhode Island-summer playground to the elite of the Gilded Age-for a tale of unexpected romance. As the lives of an immigrant dressmaker, her socialite friend, and their unlikely suitors become entangled in a web of secrets and sacrifice, will social class and physical handicap stand in the way of true happiness?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateAug 19, 2011
    ISBN9781461816096
    An Unlikely Suitor

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    • 5/5
      Bethany House is on a roll. They've always been my go to publisher for quality inspirational fiction in regards to mixing well written stories with topics about faith. I can always rely on them to introduce me to new authors as well as continue to publish well written stories from my favorites. And Nancy Moser is one of my favorites.I absolutely adored this book! I am a huge fan of Nancy's historicals and this book joins the rest of them. It's a bit similar to Siri Mitchell's newest, A Heart Most Worthy, in that there are Italian immigrants working in the fashion industry but then the book goes its own separate way. Though there is some romance, this is more of a historical read with lots of facts and information. Moser's writing showcases three different women, two sisters and a socialite during the end of the 19th century and highlights the differences between the rich and working class. The fashion industry in small businesses is discussed as well as showing how immigrants tended to have difficulty fitting into American society. There is also talk about the role of women and their position in the workplace.Lucy's character is the more level-headed of the sisters. Her first thoughts are for her family and everything she does is to provide for her mother and sister. Even when she is given an upper position that is above her status, she takes it in stride and does not feel that she should boast. Her character fits very well with Rowena who also feels like an outsider at times due to her disability. Even though she lives in a privileged world, she's still not happy with her life. Her and Lucy become friends though there are times where it seems a bit obvious that Rowena obviously knows that Lucy is not in the same class that she's in.I did get very annoyed at Lucy's sister Sophia at times. Throughout almost all of the book she was quite immature, selfish and spoiled. There were times when I wanted to call her out and be like "What on earth are you doing/saying???" I understand that she was young and jealous but seriously she had no decorum at times and their mother does nothing to reprimand or correct her. However, Moser throws in a twist. Instead of only seeing Sophia from just Lucy's or Rowena's point of view, we see things from Sophia's side of the story as well. There are many times when she realizes that what she is doing or saying is wrong. She regrets actions and words that come out of her mouth. She gets frustrated and feels lonely and jealous. Therefore it's a bit easier to sympathize with her though she still isn't my favorite character and I do think there are times when she gets off easier than she should have.There is romance in this book as mentioned in the book's summary and it's done very well, but I feel that this book concentrates more on the historical aspect. Included in the back of the book are historical notes that explain what was fact and fiction throughout the story. Moser explains why she included, excluded or fictionalized certain events, people, or descriptions in the book. Since fashion is a big topic in the story, there are also illustrations of the clothing women wore during the time period. All these extras help to give the reader a full experience into submersing into the historical era.This truly is another wonderful read from Moser. If you've read any of her other historical fiction novels before then you know what a treat you're in for with this book. Well written, well researched and always a pleasure to read. HIGHLY recommended.
    • 3/5
      Remember Nancy Moser’s release prior to this one, Masquerade? Well, An Unlikely Suitor, while a stand-alone title, revolves around the lives of the Scarpelli family – the Italian immigrants who took Lottie in after she was robbed. This isn’t a sequel though. Lucy and Sofia Scarpelli are two of the three young women who find themselves with unlikely suitors but Lottie and Dora are not involved in this story line – making this a go-along stand-alone novel.Lucy Scarpelli finds herself elevated from her job in a garment sweatshop to that of an assistant in a prestigious dressmaking shop. When the opportunity arises to help a disfigured, wealthy young woman – Rowena Langdon – with her fashion difficulties she finds herself in an unexpected friendship.This friendship leads to her arrival in Newport – a vacation haven for the wealthy of New York during the Gilded Age. Needing reinforcements for the commissioning of costumes for a costume ball, Lucy sends for her little sister Sofia and her mother Lea to bring supplies and their able hands. Soon, Rowena, Lucy, and Sofia find themselves in a tangled web of mystery and unexpected romance that defies the boundaries of class and nationality.Though I found the romantic storylines in An Unlikely Suitor somewhat more realistic than those in Masquerade, there were still issues in this novel for me. The gap between Protestants and Catholics was not touched upon at all, though this was more often an even greater concern than wealth and class. Lucy’s beau behaves in a very questionable manner, and honestly – it was resolved just a bit too easily for me. I think it would be more realistic to expect trust issues after such a revelation as his.Sofia is only fifteen during the story yet she is sneaking away alone on romantic outings although everyone recognizes that she is not prepared to marry. I take great issue with this – not only would it be highly inappropriate during the time period depicted but I would also be distraught if my own daughters were behaving in such a way. This behavior is largely sanctioned and brushed off however, as this fifteen-year-old finds her ‘soul-mate’.I feel like a nitpicker, but all of these elements really diminished my enjoyment of this novel. I think I’ll pass on Moser’s future dress-making/romance type novels and wait for her to dive into another series of loosely related novels before I pick up her writing again.Reviewed at quiverfullfamily.com