Penelope Featherington has been good friends with the Bridgertons since she was a teenager. She met Eloise Bridgerton in high school and they were like sisters; as a result of their strong relationship, she got close to the entire Bridgerton family. She became a close friend of Colin, Eloise's brother, and their shared passion for writing bonded them. Colin was a successful writer for a travel magazine, and his position required him to travel much. Penelope was a successful writer who worked in the film industry, developing stories for television shows in general. She was always welcomed to travel everywhere with the Bridgertons and treated like a member of the family. When the Bridgertons prepare a family vacation to Italy, Penelope accepts their invitation to accompany the entire family, unaware that the experience will completely transform her life.

MIR: #1 PenelopeFeatherington #1 JuliaQuinn #1 Periodic #1 Ficlet Penelope Featherington was never the beautiful one, never the 'darling of the crowd' nor the 'diamond of the season'. But she was always there, along the edges of the balls. A wallflower. Watching and waiting. Hoping that he would finally look her way. But what would happen if he finds out her secret? For those who have read the books and fancy themselves in love with Mr. Bridgerton, and for those who aspire to have the wit and strength of one Miss Featherington. 2.24.21 *vanilla*

After the unfortunate events at her mama's ball, Penelope had decided it was time for her to leave London. As she heard Colin uttered disparaging words about her towards his friends, Penelope had lost her respect towards the man she had silently loved all these years. As if that is not enough, her dearest friend Eloise had found out her identity as Lady Whistledown and had broken off their friendship not without saying harsh and hurtful words towards her. Now without reason to be fond of high society, Penelope Featherington decided to leave the country and settle down for good in Scotland. Until an accident happens.

In the society of the Regency era, scandals and secrets can either destroy or save a family's reputation. Penelope Featherington, raised under the care of her grandmother, decides it is time to enter society and find a husband. But her plans spiral into chaos when she is forced into a marriage with a childhood friend she barely remembers. Colin Bridgerton, accustomed to freedom and travel, returns home to fulfill his family duties. But his brother's request threatens not only his dreams but also his way of life. He must find his sister, save his family's reputation, and face a duty he has always tried to avoid - marriage.