Jane ParlaneJane has owned a house on Waiheke Island since1987 and has livedthere for 18 years. Her first book Wonderful Waiheke, with photographs by Cliff Schaeffer, was reprinted four times and i s still for sale. She has written short stories and her articleshave appeared in many magazines. She's actively involved in the Waiheke community and has volunteered for the Jassy Dean Trust. Jane wrote this story primarily t o raise funds for the trust but also because she loves writing stories, inspired by her grandfather Sir James Hay, who wrote stories for his grandchildren. Read More Read Less