The Davenports: Discover the swoon-worthy New York Times Bestseller

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Ruby near-shimmied her way between them. “I absolutely insist you attend my father’s party this Friday.”

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. 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. We still brew a range of classic Davenports beers alongside other heritage and new, contemporary craft beers in our Birmingham artisan brewery,A fresh, utterly enchanting read.” —Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy The Davenport family also bought and converted the old Bath House mansion, from which Bath Row took its name, and converted it into offices. Marquis weaves the characters' stories in such a way that leaves readers anticipating the next chapter each time [and] the author's skilled descriptions give readers a real connection to the characters. This is a well-written novel, sure to please fans of historical fiction, romance, and Chicago history. Young adults and adults alike will learn from and enjoy this. Recommended. Marquis weaves the characters’ stories insuch a way that leaves readers anticipating the next chapter each time [and] theauthor’s skilled descriptions give readers a real connection to the characters. This isa well-written novel, sure to please fans of historical fiction, romance, and Chicago history. Young adults and adults alike will learn from and enjoy this. Recommended.” — SLJ But now, with automobiles competing for space on city streets, John had started to pressure their father to update with the times.

Do any of your family members have fond memories of The Bulls Head? Or any of Davenports old beers in cans? If so let us know in the comments section. Read More Related Articles Like 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:Olivia rolled her eyes. Her best friend was terrible at hiding her interest in her brother. “He does have to eat,” she teased. The first member of the Davenport family to go into the brewing trade in Birmingham is believed to have been a Robert Davenport. Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from The Davenports, which is out January 31st!

Book Signing Central is an event information service brought to you by veryfinebooks.com and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. As children, Olivia and Helen had been close. Together with their maid Amy-Rose, and later Ruby, they turned the grounds of their family estate into their very own kingdom. They spent hours in the gardens, evading their governess. When the time came for Olivia to make her societal debut last spring, she decided to do away with childish things, hoping Helen would follow her example. Instead, Helen seemed to be barreling in the other direction.The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction." -NBC's TODAY Read more Look Inside Details

A fresh, utterly enchanting read.”—Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy The Dares family were known to be keen fishermen and many of the pubs were located by rivers and lakes. The Southend Brewery was eventually acquired by Davenport’s along with the 30 tied pub estate and brands such as “Drum Bitter” in 1961. Straight from breweries to your home, Why collect? We’ll deliver! Soon you’ll know why folks all say: ‘Beer at home means DAVENPORTS!’”Mr. Lawrence recently moved here from London,” Mrs. Davenport called with a smile, before returning her attention to Olivia’s father. A second attendant, an older woman with more decorum, appeared from the crowd. “I can assist you, Miss Davenport. Eliza, you are dismissed,” she said to the shop girl. Olivia recognized her as one of her mother’s regular attendants. “How are you, dear?”