Historical FictionYoung Adult
The Davenports
2023·384 pages
In 1910 Chicago, the wealthy Black Davenport family navigates love and societal expectations in a swoon-worthy historical romance.
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In 1910 Chicago, the wealthy Black Davenport family navigates love and societal expectations in a swoon-worthy historical romance.
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In 1910, 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 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...
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Romance & sex
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Multiple central romantic arcs with kisses, longing, and emotional intimacy in YA historical style.
Violence & gore
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Minor depictions of injury, fire, and racism-related violence including brief torture references.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central exploration of civil rights, racial prejudice, colourism, and class expectations.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Racism, colourism, historical slavery references, and systemic oppression form recurring backdrop.
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