The Davenports

De: Krystal Marquis

Narrado por: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

*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.

Awesome New View

I hope there’s a second book! I enjoyed it a lot! The story educated and inspired me.

Loves This Book!

I really enjoyed this book! Many times, I’m hesitant about period pieces that speak to the Black experience because they highlight Slavery or Jim Crow. While those are significant pieces of history they are also depression and get me upset. So many of our people were well off and successful and I love that the author struck a balance between the atrocities of American History and our success. Well done! And thank you for the history lesson at the end!

Great story, but needed closure

I really enjoyed this book but I gave it 4 stars because it left us hanging and I'm not a fan of books that do that.

Great Read

Like many others, I truly enjoyed this book. I read some chapters and listened to some. However, I am hoping the ending was left the way it was to lead us into the next book.

Boom to Bust

i couldn't stop listening. All the characters were well fleshed out and the lives intriguing. The end of the story left a lot to be desired. Maybe there will be a follow up?

wonderful bit of escapism

this was a wonderful story that kept me enthralled all the way through. I can't wait to read more.

Amazing Storytelling

I loved this story, the romance, the grand celebrations and abundance of black excellence!!! This is an excellent read!

I loved it from beginning wend

I loved every minute, truly kept me on the edge can’t wait for the next

Feel good Black Historical Fiction

I love this book from the first page to the last. Each of the characters were so relatable. The budding love stories were so engaging and just draw you in. The story felt like home. It helped you remember that there was a time when we had our own. It showed you what having our own looked like and the possibilities that came with that.

One of the best stories to date

In this heartwarming story of black excellence where it has all been but lost the affection and admiration transcends the pages. The story was beautifully crafted and left me wanting more from the Davenports along with those that inspired the story, the Pattersons. Truly a wonderful piece of work.