The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins fro under the mountain? this complete an unabridged edition of The Princess and the Goblin is an ageless story of magic and mystery.