Lilian Gask

Born in Marylebone in 1865, Lilian Fanny Gask was a British author of children's books. She was the eldest of six children, and records from the 1891 census show her working in London as a pupil nurse before her writing career took shape.

Her first book, Dog Tales, appeared in 1904. She went on to write many books for children, including fairy stories, folktales, and nature-themed works, building a reputation for warm, imaginative storytelling.

Gask also came from a literary family: her brother Arthur Gask became a writer as well. She died in Camberwell on November 17, 1942, leaving behind a body of work remembered for its charm and its appeal to young readers.