The davenports

The Davenports is a richly layered historical novel that follows four Black teens navigating love, status, and self-determination in 1910s Chicago. Inspired by the true story of one of the first Black families to build wealth after emancipation, Krystal Marquis crafts a dazzling world where debutante balls and carriage rides meet protest movements and shifting expectations. With romance, ambition, and social pressure colliding, each character must decide what kind of future they want — and what they're willing to risk for it. Think Bridgerton meets The Great Gatsby, with a fresh perspective.