Publisher's Synopsis
Christmas has arrived in Welford, and vet Mandy Hope is looking forward to the holidays. Her animal rescue centre, Hope Meadows, is up and running - and she's finally going on a date with Jimmy Marsh, owner of the local outward bound centre. The advent of winter sees all sorts of animals cross Mandy's path, from goats named Rudolph to baby donkeys - and even a pair of reindeer! But when a mysterious local starts causing trouble, Mandy's plans come under threat. She must call on Jimmy and her fellow villagers to help her ensure that Hope Meadows' first Christmas is one to remember...