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The Davenports : Discover the swoon-worthy New York Times...

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At a Glance
Gripping historical fiction plot
Compelling strong female characters
Diverse representation of wealth
Romance with societal challenges
Inspired by real events
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"If this whole series existed right now, Id tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life." Teen Librarian ToolboxThe 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.Olivia, the beautiful eldest Davenport daughter, is ready to do her duty and marry. . . until charismatic civil rights leader Washington DeWight sweeps into town and sparks fly.Her younger sister, Helen, is more interested in fixing cars than falling in loveunless its with her sisters betrothed.AmyRose, childhoodfriendturnedmaid to the Davenport sisters, dreams of opening her own businessand 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 reallife story of the Patterson family, The Davenports follows four determined and passionate young Black women as they discover the courage to steer their own path in lifeand love."Deftly written . . . A dazzling debut." Kirkus (starred review)"The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction." NBCs TODAY

SKU: M9780241556047
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Binding: Paperback;384 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: YFM; Weight: 386 g; Dimensions: 128 x 197 x 28

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