EPISODE ONE of The Black Jellybeans, the serial novel by Jackson Tel, set in 1906 Baltimore during the Jim Crow era, brings together humor, heart, and sharp social commentary.
After Jim Eberton’s shocking discovery of his true identity, the heir apparent faces a looming bankruptcy, a chaotic dinner with investor Craig Bigg, a missing chauffeur, and the struggles of his best friend, Nelly Jones, the burlesque actress.
The character-driven, historical drama alternates between humor and tension as the Eberton family secrets unfold.
It’s an entertaining and thought-provoking read that explores identity, friendship, prejudice, and love against the backdrop of a racially divided America.
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