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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 a new writer in the field of lesbian erotic romance. The eight-book collection, The Starnberg Series, was published by Austin Macauley in 2023 and 2024. She has worked for some years in the entertainment industry, travelling extensively, putting down roots in several countries before the nomadic life of freelancing in the arts made her move on. Covid changed Fran s life. Having exhausted any further desire to lie on the couch snacking on fattening ultra processed foods and watching mindless TV, she escaped into the world of lesbian literature and wondered if she might be able to write them herself. Fran began to bash the keyboard of her laptop, describing a situation with which she was familiar. She found it hard to stop as she entered the lives of her fictional characters. And since work has resumed, she manages to carve out some relatively peaceful hours to continue creating.
Read more about Fran on her website: www.franannaford.com. She loves hearing from her readers.
