*Instant New York Times Bestseller* The Davenports delivers a
totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse
into a period of African American history often overlooked. "A
fresh, utterly enchanting read.” —Ayana Gray, New York
Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy The
Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and
status in a changing United States, their fortune made through the
entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who
founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. Now it's 1910,
and the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal
chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding
love—even where they’re not supposed to. There is Olivia, the
beautiful elder Davenport daughter, ready to do her duty by getting
married . . . until she meets the charismatic civil rights leader
Washington DeWight and sparks fly. The younger daughter, Helen, is
more interested in fixing cars than falling in love—unless it’s
with her sister’s suitor. Amy-Rose, the childhood friend turned
maid to the Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own
business—and marrying the one man she could never be with, Olivia
and Helen’s brother, John. But Olivia’s best friend, Ruby, also
has her sights set on John Davenport, though she can’t seem to
keep his interest . . . until family pressure has her scheming to
win his heart, just as someone else wins hers. Inspired by the
real-life story of the Patterson family, The Davenports is the tale
of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the
courage to steer their own path in life—and love. "The perfect
read for fans of escapist historical fiction.” —NBC’s TODAY
"The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage." —Ebony
"Deftly written . . . A dazzling debut." —Kirkus (starred review)
"Stunningly wrought . . . Presents a cast of take-charge women."
—PW (starred review) "It has the compulsive readability of Gossip
Girl." —Booklist (starred review) "Compelling . . . distinct and
satisfying." —BCCB "Skilled . . . Well-written . . . Sure to
please." —SLJ "If this whole series existed right now, I’d tear
through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life." —Teen
Librarian Toolbox
General
Imprint: |
Dial Books for Young Readers,US
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2023 |
Authors: |
Krystal Marquis
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Dimensions: |
210 x 140 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-593-46334-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-593-46334-X |
Barcode: |
9780593463345 |
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