![]() For Olivia and Helen, much of their future seemed predetermined. Krystal Marquis: Olivia, Helen and Amy-Rose grew up in Freeport Manor with their own unique experiences. Marquis reveals how she created the Davenports’ world and what motivated her to write a young adult romance novel set in centuries past.ĮBONY: You tell the stories of Olivia, Helen, Amy-Rose and Ruby. Marquis’ extensive research allows readers to dive into the world of Black excellence in the 1900s, from its grand estates to the glamorous ball gowns. What makes The Davenports-the first in a duology-so intriguing is that it’s inspired by the real daughters of automobile magnate C.R. ![]() Krystal Marquis’ debut YA novel The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage… and bustles! Told through the eyes of four young women living in Chicago in the early 20 th century, Olivia, Helen, Amy Rose and Ruby navigate the intricacies of love for the first time. ![]()
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