Pamela Aidan is a librarian and author best known for her "Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman" trilogy, a celebrated retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" from Mr. Darcy's perspective. The series, comprising "An Assembly Such as This," "Duty and Desire," and "These Three Remain," garnered critical acclaim for its meticulous historical detail and faithful expansion of Austen's world. Her works demonstrate a deep appreciation for Regency-era literature and have established her as a respected voice in Austen-inspired fiction.
Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Aidan spent her formative years in small towns across southeastern Pennsylvania before settling in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has worked as a librarian for over three decades. This professional background informs her rigorous approach to historical research and narrative authenticity. Aidan resides with her husband and their miniature Australian Shepherd, balancing her literary pursuits with her long-standing career in library sciences.