Davenport House 2: A New Chapter
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- 167 pages
Overall Content Rating: General Audiences G
This installment continues a historical household saga in which a young woman takes charge of an estate while she and others navigate changing fortunes, loyalty, and people who pursue their own interests. The tone is period drama and family or social intrigue rather than action-heavy storytelling. A listener review of the audiobook describes the story as free of explicit sexual scenes, excessive violence, and notable swearing. Based on that account and the absence of flagged language samples in this request, parents can expect mild interpersonal conflict and scheming typical of gentle historical fiction, without graphic or strongly objectionable material called out here.
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About this book
The family saga continues in this sequel to Davenport House, resuming where book one leaves off in the spring of 1915. The family and servants must face their fears amid love and jealousy, grief and moving forward, and threat of imminent War with the World. The restructure of an upper class family affects all who live on the Pennsylvania estate. 22-year-old Mary Davenport stays occupied with modernizing the house, but insecurities arise when she develops romantic feelings for the first time. A wealthy socialite persuades one of the ladies to join her on a voyage aboard the exquisite Lusitania. Handsome Ethan is forced to move into the mansion after a fire destroys his home. Tensions rise as Davenport House enters a new chapter with more challenges than anyone is prepared for. Read more