This adventure series transports young readers to a mysterious Cornish estate steeped in hidden secrets. Following an unexpected loss, a young protagonist finds herself in a new home, uncovering the past through old documents and photographs. She is aided by an unusual ally—a dog spirit guarding an ancient hall. Together, they delve into a world of magic, history, and surprising discoveries, perfect for those who love engaging mysteries.
As soon as she moves to Penhallow Place, Polly can't wait to unravel its mysteries. One night, she sleepwalks outside and wakes to find her hand on the stone statue of a dog. The dog introduces himself as Rex, an Irish Wolfhound, who lived at Penhallow many hundreds of years earlier. And he is not the only resident ghost...
Polly and Rex find a new dog to wake - a toy dog that belonged to two evacuee children. But to their surprise it seems this dog doesn't want to be woken!
Polly and Rex wake a little terrier down in the old stable block, only for the dog to run off and lead them to a coded note hidden in a hollow tree. Can they unravel the mystery of the dog's young master - and his highwayman brother?