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If I Were You
Christian Historical Fiction
If I Were You
464 pages · First published 2020
In 1950, widowed war bride Audrey Clarkson arrives in America with her young son, hoping to find refuge with the in-laws she has never met. Instead, she discovers that her childhood friend Eve Dawson has been living under her name for four years. Their tangled history began at an English country estate, where Audrey grew up surrounded by privilege while Eve worked as a servant, separated by the rigid expectations of social class. When World War II brought devastating air raids to London, the two women served together as ambulance drivers, facing danger, heartbreak, and choices that would change their lives forever. Now, as long-buried secrets threaten to destroy everything they have built, Audrey and Eve must confront the lies between them and discover whether forgiveness can restore their friendship. A moving story of wartime courage, mistaken identity, and redemption, *If I Were You* is perfect for readers drawn to World War II historical fiction, complicated female friendships, and stories of second chances.
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World War II air raids and bombings; wartime injuries, death, and disturbing aftermath of attacks; grief, widowhood, and loss of loved ones; deception, impersonation, betrayal, and strained friendships; pregnancy outside marriage and adultery; brief contemplation of abortion; childbirth; nonsexual nudity during a medical examination; mild language and religious exclamations.
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A warming cup of black tea, honey, and spice offers a moment of comfort amid wartime London, reflecting the enduring friendship, painful choices, and hard-won forgiveness at the heart of Audrey and Eve's story.
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Strong black tea, warming whiskey, and a touch of honey evoke the courage of two women driving ambulances through the London Blitz, while the bittersweet finish reflects the secrets that threaten their friendship long after the war.
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