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With the enchanting backdrop of Lake Starnberg as its setting, the novel features Alexandra 'Sasha' Strauss, a young woman of Japanese and German descent, who finds herself on the cusp of love and career. As she tutors the challenging daughter of Marie Nyman and Arabella Cooper during her last year of university, Sasha's path unexpectedly crosses that of the enigmatic French-Canadian film producer, Dominique Thibault.
Dominique, a woman with a mysterious past, is collaborating with the renowned director Juliette Simon on a film located in a run-down hotel on the south side of the lake.
Sasha, an aspiring professional photographer, seizes the opportunity to intern as a stills photographer on their set.
Amid the glitz and glamour of the movie world, an undeniable attraction ignites between the ambitious intern and the aloof producer.
As Sasha and Dominique navigate their growing feelings, secrecy becomes paramount. However, when Sasha is framed by a malicious individual on set, Dominique's response shatters their delicate trust. Can they overcome the pain and rebuild what they once had, or will their love be lost forever?
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.
