Roger Fleming – författare

The author kept a diary that he wrote using carbon paper. The carbon copies provided the letters that were sent home whenever there was an opportunity to post a letter. The diary itself, which has survived to this day, provides the basis of this book and the unexpected events that resulted in the author living in Australia. Travelers at this time found a world far different from that which we see today. Those who set out on this adventure represented all sections of society from the well off adventure seeker to the tough job seeker, traveling on a shoestring.

The storyline is that of a dragon named Desmond who has been brought up to believe he is a lamb until a witch named Winifred crashes into his life.She tries to lead him astray when she discovers he can breathe fire.Desmond knows the difference between right and wrong so he runs away and finds a job helping a blacksmith.Winifred discovers where he is working, she is ashamed of what she tried to do and persuades Desmond to rejoin her. They form a happy friendship which leads to a big party and maybe more adventures.