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The Davenports
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The Davenports is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of four Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life and love. It is inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family and has been praised for its romance, heartbreak, and courage.
Format: Hardback
Length: 379 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
The Davenports is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the lives of the Davenport family, a wealthy and influential Black family in the United States. 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, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to. The story revolves around four young Black women: 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 Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. — Ebony A fresh, utterly enchanting read. —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy Deftly weaving together historical fiction and contemporary romance, The Davenports is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the lives of the Davenport family, a wealthy and influential Black family in the United States. 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, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to. The story revolves around four young Black women: 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 Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. — Ebony A fresh, utterly enchanting read. —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy
The Davenports
A Captivating and Heartwarming Novel
The Davenports is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the lives of the Davenport family, a wealthy and influential Black family in the United States. 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, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to.
The Story
The story revolves around four young Black women: 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
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 Davenports Has It All: Romance, Heartbreak, Courage
The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. — Ebony
A fresh, utterly enchanting read. —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy
The Davenports
A Captivating and Heartwarming Novel
The Davenports is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the lives of the Davenport family, a wealthy and influential Black family in the United States. 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, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to.
The Story
The story revolves around four young Black women: 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
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 Davenports Has It All: Romance, Heartbreak, Courage
The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. — Ebony
A fresh, utterly enchanting read. —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy
The Davenports
A Captivating and Heartwarming Novel
The Davenports is a captivating and heartwarming novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the lives of the Davenport family, a wealthy and influential Black family in the United States. 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, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to.
The Story
The story revolves around four young Black women: 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
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 Davenports Has It All: Romance, Heartbreak, Courage
The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage. — Ebony
A fresh, utterly enchanting read. —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy
Weight: 494g
Dimension: 150 x 217 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780593463338
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