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Sounds of the City

Finley Bennett has relentlessly pursued a coveted promotion, employing every effort and working tirelessly to ensure it’s finally within her grasp. Yet, when it eludes her once again, she finally reaches her limit. Craving a respite from the incessant buzz of London and longing for a place where her phone signal fades into oblivion, she seeks an escape. She needs a break.
Meanwhile, Sophie Cedars, weary from years of trying to break free from the monotonous cycle of life in Polcarne, Cornwall, feels equally trapped. Despite acquiring a second bachelor’s degree, her aspirations remain unfulfilled. She yearns for a taste of city lights and a place pulsating with opportunities and life.
In a twist of fate, Finley and Sophie both sign up on a home-swap website and decide to exchange their lives for the duration of their holidays. But will this switch bring them the fulfilment they seek? Or will they discover that what they truly need is still 300 miles away?

Stacey Ennis-Theobald

Stacey Ennis-Theobald is an English author living in Berkshire with her wife and two dogs. She loves a good rom-com, Autumn afternoons, and hours in the bath. Stacey has always been interested in people. She has a history in social work and healthcare, and it shows in her writing. She loves to write about humanity, connections, day to day life, and things that almost everyone can relate to. Sounds of the City is Stacey’s debut novel.

Austin Macauley Publishers