Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924) was an English author and poet. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 books of fiction for children. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organization later affiliated with the Labour Party. Nesbit published approximately 40 books for children, including novels, collections of stories and picture books. Collaborating with others, she published almost as many more.

Three children on holiday from school discover an old, seemingly abandoned estate set in the rural landscape of southwestern England. Convinced they've stumbled upon a castle, they embark on a fairy tale adventure, exploring its grounds and discovering, at the heart of its garden maze, a mystery like no other. The Enchanted Castle is a children's fantasy novel by Edith Nesbit.