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In Starnberg Series: Book 3 - Give Me Time, the story unfolds around Leonie Brandt, a nineteen-year-old aspiring artist and theatre designer, daughter of the Cooper-Nyman's housekeeper. Her life takes an intriguing turn when she meets the accomplished young director, Pia Hartmann. Despite an undeniable attraction, Pia hesitates, finding Leonie too youthful for romance.
As Leonie starts her career, their paths cross intermittently, sparking a tumultuous mix of longing and frustration. Leonie's journey into romantic relationships between women begins under the mentorship of an older companion, leading her into a passionate affair with the enchanting opera singer, Thea Doukas. Meanwhile, Pia, trapped in a lackluster relationship, yearns for the bond she once shared with Leonie.
As Leonie matures and becomes entrenched in the world of theatre and opera, both women navigate the complexities of their desires and careers. Pia finds herself struggling to break free from her unsatisfactory relationship in hopes of rekindling what she and Leonie once had. With emotions running high and ambitions at stake, the question remains: Have they missed their moment, or is a shared future still within reach?
This third installment of The Starnberg Series delves deep into the emotional whirlpool of sex, love, and ambition, capturing the essence of youthful aspiration and the trials of the heart.
About the author
Fran Annaford is the author of The Starnberg Series, eight books which follow the loves and lives of a group of women, many of whom work in the arts. Fran is involved in the entertainment world but enjoys an interest in politics. The fallow years of the Covid-19 pandemic gave her the time and opportunity to realize a childhood dream: to write.
The Westminster Series is set around the institution which bears its name. The first instalment, In Private, was published in March 2025.
The protagonists of Losing You are new, but previous much-loved characters weave in and out of the story.
Read more about Fran on her website: www.franannaford.com. She loves hearing from her readers.
