"A grand estate, a glamorous ball, and a juicy romance or four"

Krystal Marquis really sets the stage for her debut novel, The Davenports, in her note from the author: "Who doesn't adore a grand estate, a glamorous ball, and a juicy romance or four?" I love how this cheeky description complements the novel's gorgeously sunny book cover, especially the three young women looking on from the background. The opening lines of Chapter 1 continue the motif, as Olivia Davenport selects yellow fabric for a gown. This depiction of the "season of ball gowns and champagne," in combination with the realities of being black in 1910 Chicago, will definitely appeal to teenage fans of Bridgerton and Hamilton alike.