The Enchanted Cottage by Arthur Wing Pinero, written in 1921, is a romantic drama exploring love, perception, and self-acceptance. The story follows Oliver Bradford, a disfigured World War I veteran who retreats to a secluded cottage to escape society's judgmental gaze. At the cottage, he meets Laura Pennington, a kind but socially overlooked woman with a plain appearance. As their relationship deepens, they believe the cottage is magically transforming them into each other's ideal versions, allowing them to see beauty where they once saw flaws.

Through its blend of mystery, comedy, and heartfelt drama, The Enchanted Cottage invites audiences to consider whether the couple's transformation is real or an illusion created by love, and ultimately celebrates the power of compassion and connection to transcend physical appearances and societal norms.​​