*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.
"The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.” —NBC’s 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 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 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 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
