{"product_id":"the-davenports-9780593463345","title":"The Davenports","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 379 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 January 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Group USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Instant New York Times Bestseller*  Now in paperback, The Davenports  delivers a totally escapist,swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked.  The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.” —NBCs TODAY   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 theyre 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 its with her sisters 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 Helens brother,John. But Olivias best friend, Ruby ,also has her sights set on John Davenport,though she cant 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 Pr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Davenports\u003c\/h1\u003e is a captivating novel that takes readers on a journey through a period of African American history often overlooked. Set in 1910, the story follows the Davenport family, one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States. The Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties, finding their way and finding love—even where they're not supposed to. \u003ch1\u003eOlivia\u003c\/h1\u003e is the beautiful elder Davenport daughter, ready to do her duty by getting married. \u003ch1\u003eHelen\u003c\/h1\u003e is more interested in fixing cars than falling in love, but her sister's suitor catches her eye. \u003ch1\u003eAmy-Rose\u003c\/h1\u003e is the childhood friend turned maid to the Davenport sisters, dreaming of opening her own business and marrying the one man she could never be with, Olivia and Helen's brother, John. \u003ch1\u003eRuby\u003c\/h1\u003e also has her sights set on John Davenport, but family pressure has her scheming to win his heart. \u003ch1\u003eInspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family\u003c\/h1\u003e, \u003ch1\u003eThe Davenports\u003c\/h1\u003e is a tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life—and love. \u003ch1\u003eThe Davenports\u003c\/h1\u003e has it all: romance, heartbreak, and courage. \u003ch1\u003eEbony\u003c\/h1\u003e calls it a \"fresh, utterly enchanting read.\" \u003ch1\u003eAyana Gray\u003c\/h1\u003e, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Pr., says it's a \"fresh, utterly enchanting read.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 348g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 209 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780593463345\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krystal Marquis","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47281342775546,"sku":"9780593463345","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1745606913257_book.jpg?v=1745764939","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-davenports-9780593463345","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}