The Jelly-Bean

Jim Powell is a 'jelly-bean'—a lazy, idle man who is content to drift through life. However, when his friend Clark invites him to a shindig where Nancy Lamar will be, he may have an opportunity to mend his ways. Set in the Jazz Age of the 1920s, 'The Jelly-Bean' is a fascinating tale that doesn't spare the details when it comes to social awkwardness, gambling, and the booze-soaked party scene. The story's sting in the tail is unexpected and haunting. 'The Jelly-Bean' is a great read for fans of Fitzgerald and Mark Twain.