{"title":"Krystal Marquis","description":"Krystal Marquis happily spends most of her time in libraries and used bookstores. She studied biology at Boston College and University of Connecticut and now works as an environmental, health, and safety manager for an online retailer. A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports. When not writing or planning trips to the Book Barn to discover her next favorite romance, Krystal enjoys hiking, expanding her shoe collection, and plotting ways to create her own Jurassic Park.","products":[{"product_id":"the-davenports-hardcover","title":"The Davenports - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Instant New York Times Bestseller* \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Davenports\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.\" --NBC's TODAY \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is \u003cb\u003eOlivia\u003c\/b\u003e, 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, \u003cb\u003eHelen\u003c\/b\u003e, is more interested in fixing cars than falling in love--unless it's with her sister's suitor. \u003cb\u003eAmy-Rose\u003c\/b\u003e, 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, \u003cb\u003eRuby\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eelse \u003c\/i\u003ewins hers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, \u003ci\u003eThe Davenports \u003c\/i\u003eis the tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life--and love.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517914222815,"sku":"9780593463338","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/nxQ7MryS3e9780593463338.webp?v=1783191744"},{"product_id":"the-davenports-more-than-this-hardcover","title":"The Davenports: More Than This - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe anticipated sequel to the instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller featuring escapist romance and a wealthy Black family in 1910s Chicago\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike the blazing Chicago sun, the drama is heating up for the Davenports and their social set. Before the summer of 1910 drops its last petal, the lives--and loves--of these four young women will change in ways they never could have imagined: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNewly engaged \u003cb\u003eRuby Tremaine\u003c\/b\u003e is eagerly planning her wedding to the love of her life when a nasty rumor threatens her reputation \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e her marriage. \u003cb\u003eOlivia Davenport \u003c\/b\u003ehas committed to social justice and secretly hopes she'll be reunited with dashing lawyer Washington DeWight--until her parents decide she's to marry someone else. \u003cb\u003eAmy-Rose Shepherd\u003c\/b\u003e is making her lifelong wish of owning a salon come true, but when an incident forces her to return to Freeport Manor, she's back in the path of John Davenport, who still holds her heart. \u003cb\u003eHelen Davenport\u003c\/b\u003e is determined to get over her own heartbreak and bring the Davenport Carriage Company into the new century, even if it means teaming up with a thrill-seeking racecar driver who just \u003ci\u003eloves\u003c\/i\u003e to get under her skin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, \u003ci\u003e More Than This\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in critically adored Davenports series, following four empowered and passionate young Black women as they navigate a rapidly changing society and discover the courage to steer their own paths in life--and love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Davenport universe has history, humor, and heart baked into it.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Richly portrays the complexities of early 20th century Black society.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e --SLJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"With more romance and intrigue . . . as interesting and juicy as ever.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530219720927,"sku":"9780593463369","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/OwJMGR2Fkb9780593463369.webp?v=1783338910"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/krystal-marquis.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}