"Noble children Thomas and Emily have always known their mother to be sensible...But then they discover Meg, a cranky scribe who lives in the castle basement...Meg claims that she was a friend of their mother's back when the two were kids--even before the dragon lived in the castle...Not sure they can believe Meg's tales, the kids return again and again to hear the evolving, fantastical story of their mother's escapades"-- Provided by publisher.