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If I Were You: A Novel
If I Were You: A Novel | Lynn Austin
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From bestselling and eight-time Christy Awardwinning author Lynn Austin comes a remarkable novel of sisterhood and self-discovery set against the backdrop of WWII. 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 Eves secretsand the complicated history of their friendshipto the surface. 1940. Eve and Audrey have been as different as two friends can be since the day they met at Wellingford Hall, where Eves mother served as a ladys maid for Audreys mother. As young women, those differences become a polarizing force . . . until a greater threatNazi invasionreunites 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 Audreys 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.
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LibrarianChels
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Bailedbailed

The writing feels juvenile even when the characters are adults. It‘s a quick read, but here is where I bail.

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wlpark7856
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You can never go wrong with a book by Lynn Austin. The books tells the tale of the unlikely friendship of two women of different social standing, Eve and Audrey. It details their experiences in WWII and its aftermath. The book explores identity and faith in the worst of circumstances. The worst part is reaching the last page, knowing you can‘t continue the story of these two courageous women. “If I Were You” is a stellar work of fiction.

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ReadingisMyPassion
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What a lovely book! I quickly became completely absorbed in Eve and Audrey‘s unlikely friendship. This is a story of remarkable courage and determination, and the strength of love and hope.

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TheHeartlandBookFairy
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Please, do yourself a favor and read my Goodreads review, and then read this book!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3373271775

Pageturner1 read your review. sounds like something i will like. put on my TBR. 5y
TheHeartlandBookFairy @Pageturner1 Thank you! I tried not to give anything away in the review, and these spoilers but it truly was so good and such an interesting plot! 5y
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TCFG16
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If I Were You by Lynn Austin is THE #MustRead novel of 2020. I highly recommend this novel. Check out my thoughts, then purchase your copy today. You will not be disappointed!
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https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2020/06/02/if-i-were-you-2020-happy-release-da...

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