The Diamond As Big As The Ritz And Other Stories
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
These collected short stories of the swinging Jazz Age capture a glittering whirl of dancing, laughter and champagne, where the gods of glamour, fashion and social status are worshipped – but wealth and success always come at a price.Features The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, The Ice Palace, May Day, and The Bowl…..Read More
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