Herbert Dixon Asquith (11 March 1881 – 5 August 1947) was an English poet, novelist, and lawyer.

[2] Asquith was greatly affected by his service with the Royal Artillery in World War I.

His poem "Soldiers at Peace" was set to music by Ina Boyle.

His novels include the best-selling Young Orland (set during and after the First World War), Wind's End, Mary Dallon, and Roon.

She was the eldest daughter of Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss, and his wife, Mary Constance Wyndham.