The first in an exciting spin-off trilogy as Mandy and James follow up ghostly sightings of animals and unravel the secrets behind them. This story features an aristocratic deerhound called Aminta. The last in a long line of dogs that protected the owners of the castle Mandy and James are visiting, the ghostly dog has been regularly sighted since the death of the owner of the estate. Mandy and James discover that the land is due to be split up and sold, destroying the family heritage and Aminta, as her last act as protector of the family, has returned from beyond the grave to try and help reclaim the estate. Can Mandy and James help her last wish come true?

Lucy Daniels was born and brought up in the Yorkshire countryside, where she still lives. She has always loved animals. She is a full time writer who gained experience of writing working on Sweet Valley High, Little Sister, and Mystery Club..