The summer of 1965 sees Jan Leeming 'chilling out in the sun on a beach with a bag of fruit and a good book' in Darling Point, Australia.  She recounts the story of her romance with Hayo Niebor, a 'dark, handsome man with Lain matinee idol good looks' and theatre success in Sydney, Melbourne and Victoria.  Friends from dress designer Carla Zampatti to actor Michael Laurence.  Her life seemed settled, until a cruel twist of fate once again shaped her destiny.

"I am a fairly naive person in many ways, but even I could see where this one was heading.  I've never been good at turning down a man with a blunt 'I don't fancy you' or 'You're not my type'.  I usually soften the blow with the excuse that it's the wrong time of the month , or that I have a headache.  I must have hurt Paul's ego dreadfully, because I remember saying 'I'm sorry but I really have to go home and do my washing.'  I don't think any man would believe you would do your smalls at midnight.  I did not get the part."