Título: The Davenports
Autor: Krystal Marquis
Sinopse: *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
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “The Davenports”, de Krystal Marquis, publicado pela editora Dial Books, em 2023 e com 384 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Dial Books
Páginas: 384
Ano: 2023-01-31
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0593463331
ISBN13: 9780593463338
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Dial Books oferecem uma experiência de leitura que transita entre narrativas juvenis intensas e infantis lúdicos, com ritmo que varia do humor leve ao drama emocional. As sinopses sugerem um foco forte em temas como identidade, diversidade cultural e social, além de histórias que exploram relações familiares e descobertas pessoais. O catálogo traz desde contos rimados e ilustrados para os primeiros leitores até romances jovens adultos que abordam questões contemporâneas, como a pandemia, sexualidade e desafios da adolescência. Essa variedade cria um contraste interessante entre obras mais narrativas, com personagens complexos, e outras que funcionam como leituras rápidas e envolventes para crianças pequenas.
