Careless People

I'm curious whether the societal chaos and crime of the era directly inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel or if they were more loosely connected. Did the author find specific incidents that shaped the book's themes?

Careless People sheds light on many behind-the-scenes characters. Are there particular individuals whose stories add a new layer of meaning to the novel's background?

The research must have been extensive—did something stand out as especially revealing or surprising during the writing process?