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Go Softly, Goodbye

Sybilla Frank, fledgling star of the new film The Jawlensky Trail, based on Emma Stoiber’s captivating book and directed by the talented Juliette Simon, feels her life is perfect. Happily married to her husband Thomas and ascending the career ladder, Sybilla arrives on set for the first day of rehearsals. An immediate confrontation with her co-star, Hannah Snyman, reveals an unprecedented level of antipathy between the two actresses. A stunt gone wrong unexpectedly brings them closer together, but is it merely a torrid film set romance, or could it be something deeper? Hannah’s commitment issues threaten to stand in the way of a more permanent connection. Immerse yourself in this enthralling tale of passion, conflict, and the complexities of relationships, both on and off the silver screen. The Jawlensky Trail is the seventh instalment in the acclaimed Starnberg series, promising to keep readers captivated from the first page to the last. Discover the depths of Sybilla and Hannah’s journey in this must-read novel.

Fran Annaford

Fran Annaford has been involved in the entertainment business for many years and it has turned out to be an all-consuming career. Over time her childhood dream of becoming a famous writer slipped to the bottom of her priorities. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic forced her into a period of inactivity that she found herself spending more time on her laptop, rekindling her passion for writing. During the many months of semi-isolation, she conceived and wrote the eight-part Starnberg Series, with Go Softly, Goodbye being the seventh instalment.

Austin Macauley Publishers