*Instant New York Times Bestseller* The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. "The perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction." --NBC's TODAY The 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. 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. Inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family, The Davenports is the tale of four determined and passionate young Black women discovering the courage to steer their own path in life--and love. "The Davenports has it all: romance, heartbreak, courage." --Ebony "A fresh, utterly enchanting read." --Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy "Deftly written . . . A dazzling debut." --Kirkus (starred review) "Stunningly wrought . . . Presents a cast of take-charge women." --PW (starred review) "It has the compulsive readability of Gossip Girl." --Booklist (starred review) "Compelling . . . distinct and satisfying." --BCCB "Skilled . . . Well-written . . . Sure to please." --SLJ "If this whole series existed right now, I'd tear through it to the exclusion of everything else in my life." --Teen Librarian Toolbox
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"Pure storytelling at its best."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly appearances. Soon enough, Frankie and Algie join them, and the four friends uncover all sorts of very real dastardly deeds going on, and the villain is much closer to home than they expected! Fathomless is full of hijinks, mystery, and heart, as Samantha San Miguel brings readers into the wild and wonderful world of nineteenth century Florida in this sparkling sequel to Spineless.
Hello fellow book lovers and welcome back for another review for by spot on Random Things Tours Blog Tour for The Blood Trials, which is an action packed sci-fi fantasy that perfectly blends magic and technology in this deliciously gritty, vengeance-filled debut (a first in a new duology) from the exceptionally talented N.E Davenport.
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DEMON MAGIC BY ROBERT HARBIN (1938) / Vintage Magic Tricks - THIS IS A REPRINT OF THIS LONG OUT OF PRINT MATERIAL - INTRODUCTION: George Davenport asked me if I would publish in book form a series of effects that I have discussed with him from time to time. Well, here they are. There are almost countless books on new card tricks, and sleights with countless things. I think that you will agree with me, dear reader, that " stuff" of this kind can be churned out by the gallon. But of books containing a few .. honest to goodness " effects there is a great shortage. My offering consists of a collection of " original .. effects which I guarantee will work, and I have done my level best to give you absolute working diagrams. Now be a " sport " and try at least one of these. - (1938) 57 Pages including Illustrations. Effects include: • Walking Through a Rope • The Blue Ray • Two of the Best • The Stocks of Harbin • Most Unusual! • The Vanishing Glass and Contents • Two "Demons" • The "Demon" Pins • The "Demon" Lamp • The Superb Change • Some Table Designs • Novelties • If You Want a Wife? • My Floating Glass • The "Demon" Shadow Trick • There and Back • Some Paper Magic • A Torn Newspaper • Have Some More! • If You Want a Production Box! • The Packing Case Escape • Harbin's "Demon" Paddle • Crockery Please Note: These Are The Instructions And Routine. They Do Not Come With Any Props Nor Any Apparatus.
If the United States is going to continue to see its economy grow and the living standards of its citizens improve, it is important that students are taught the basics of the economic system that has allowed them to experience Adam Smith’s “universal opulence.” Without this basic knowledge, they are easily led to believe myths.
A Conclave of Crimson: A Queer Vampire Romance (Book 1, on sale now). A high emotion, high spice, character-driven tale of conflict, jealousy, and the power of true love.
Just because you can't see the litter doesn't mean it isn't there. This wonderful photo-shopped image says it all...
