Penelope Featherington

Penelope Featherington Bridgerton was the third daughter of four. Her father died hastily after her younger sister Felicity. She had been in love with Colin ever since she was 16.

1813
The year Penelope entered society, was also the year the mysterious Lady Whistledown was born. It may have seemed like a coincident, but that was further from the truth as it was revealed in Romancing Mister Bridgerton.

(1824)
Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Penelope and Lady Whistledown, unofficial leader of society, was revealed to be one in the same. A shock to everyone but Lady Danbury.