A slight P&P what if: If Col. Fitzwilliam had a younger sister. Undaunted by society's restrictions, fearless, vivacious Alina Fitzwilliam manages to charm everyone she meets. Starting from a joyous, fun-filled childhood and to an exciting and turbulent adulthood, this is P&P from an OC's perspective. Starts Pre-canon, covers major events and goes into the book.

First Book in The Eldest series There lived six sisters in the Bennet household. The first was a very generous and kind soul who helped her father with the estate and tenants. She passed her childhood away from the Bennts at her Uncle's house in London. She was far more accomplished and intellectual than the others. What no one knew was the reason behind her aloof and silent demeanor. She used to get lost in her thoughts for hours and avoided assemblies. The only assembly she ever attended was the one where Mr. Bingley had come with his sisters, brother in law and a Mr. Darcy When Mr. Darcy first saw her, she was in a corner with Mary. Many men came in her way only to receive a polite no from her. At a dinner, even when everyone laughed at Elizabeth's jest, her smile did not reach her eyes. Who was she? Why was he so enchanted by her mysterious self?