The blue eyed brown haired heroine Miranda Preston moves to the country where she inherited her grandmothers house. Life at the farm however is not easy for her, especially at night when there are mysterious strangers lurking in the dark. Maybe she could detract herself with a novel from her favourite author Eugene Field? At least her Jack russel mix dog named Rufus is there to comfort her. Also there is her dubious neighbour who tries to convince her to sell the house. Apparently she is not the only one threatened by Harlan. Luke Gregorio, whose brown hair and green eyes attract the heroine, also tries to solve a mystery around the unfriendly neighbour. Together with his German shepherd dog Butch they decide to uncover Harlan Hunters dark ploys. Maybe his housekeeper, Sissy Morris, knows something? How could the chatty postmistress, Patty Carmichael, be of any help?