Chapter One

Belle was often considered the odd Dashwood sister not just by her family but by everyone who knew her or the Dashwood name. It was because she was not like most women. Belle was interested in archery, horse riding, sword fighting, reading, but she did indulge her mother by taking an interest in painting and music. Her father was the one who both encouraged and joined her in participating with many of her interests. He even taught her everything that he would with a son. So when he died it had felt that she not only lost a father but a friend as well. Now, she, her mother, and her sisters must find a way to survive in the world with what little money they have been given, and while three of the four sisters fall in love.