The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense
wealth and status in 1910 Chicago, and the two daughters, Olivia
and Helen, are finding their way and finding love--even where
they are not supposed to.
*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 s 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
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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 s 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