Captures the spirit of the much-loved area which has long been the source of literary inspiration. The collection draws on a wide variety of sources, including such New Zealand greats as Ursula Bethell, James K. Baxter, Ngaio Marsh, Allen Curnow and Maurice Shadbolt, along with many newer voices such as Joe Bennett, Bernadette Hall and James Norcliffe, as well as exciting lesser-known talents.