If I Were You: A Novel
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
“A stunning historical saga of hardship and desire in wartime. . . . Readers won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough [in this] . . . unique take on the traditional World War 2 tale.” —Library Journal
From bestselling and eight-time Christy Award–winning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood, self-discovery, and romance set against the backdrop of WW2.
1950. In the wake of the war, Audrey Clarkson leaves her manor house in England for a fresh start in America with her young son. As a widowed war bride, Audrey needs the support of her American in-laws, whom she has never met. But she arrives to find that her longtime friend Eve Dawson has been impersonating her for the past four years. Unraveling this deception will force Audrey and Eve’s secrets—and the complicated history of their friendship—to the surface.
1940. Eve and Audrey have been as different as two friends can be since the day they met at Wellingford Hall, where Eve’s mother served as a lady’s maid for Audrey’s mother. As young women, those differences become a polarizing force . . . until a greater threat—Nazi invasion—reunites them. With London facing relentless bombardment, Audrey and Eve join the fight as ambulance drivers, battling constant danger together. An American stationed in England brings dreams of a brighter future for Audrey, and the collapse of the class system gives Eve hope for a future with Audrey’s brother. But in the wake of devastating loss, both women must make life-altering decisions that will set in motion a web of lies and push them both to the breaking point long after the last bomb has fallen.
This sweeping story transports readers to one of the most challenging eras of history to explore the deep, abiding power of faith and friendship to overcome more than we ever thought possible.
Customer Reviews
Love this book!
Could not put this one down! Set during WWII, this is a wonderful story of two women from very different backgrounds. During a time of war, they find strength in each other and both struggle with their faith in God as they navigate love and loss. Very well written.
If I were you
Amazing story of two lives entwined during WWII and their journey of forgiveness! Great insight into the huge impact this war had in England. Learned facts that I had never known before! Highly recommended
3.5
First you should know that I don’t really like reading WW2 novels , and this year I have read so many.
This wasn’t my favorite Lynn Austin book. It didn’t have as many shocking moments as her other books.