Fitzgerald's second novel, a devastating portrait of the excesses of the Jazz Age, is a largely autobiographical depiction of a glamorous, reckless Manhattan couple and their spectacular spiral into tragedy. "The Beautiful and Damned" is at once a gripping morality tale, a rueful meditation on love, marriage, and money, and an acute social document.

"The epic true crime story of bootlegger George Remus and the murder that shocked the nation, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy. In the early days of Prohibition, long before Al Capone became a household name, a German immigrant named George Remus quits practicing law and starts trafficking whiskey. Within two years he's a multi-millionaire. The press calls him "King of the Bootleggers,"...

"From January 1 to December 31 of 1927, the entries in this book cover every major news event--national and international--of this pivotal year in history. Milestones of theater, radio, music, literature, film, and sports--as well as minor news items that would prove to be more important later, such as births of significant figures--are also included."--Provided by publisher.

The Roaring Twenties, one of the most dynamic eras in American history was a year that foretold the future. Despite being the first full year of armistice, 1920 was not a peaceful time, it contained the greatest act of terrorism to date and while thought of as starting a prosperouse time, for most people, life had never been more unaffordable. Meanwhile, African Americans were putting their stamp on culture as the rise of jazz spurred on the Harlem...