A Tar-Heel Baron

"A Tar-Heel Baron" by Mabell Shippie Clarke Pelton is a story of a European nobleman who unexpectedly finds himself scraping by as a farmer in North Carolina, where he faces a hardscrabble existence. The novel explores the baron's attempts to reconcile his aristocratic background with his present poverty and assimilation into a new world, with challenging moments involving financial distress and clashes with community expectations. His efforts to find acceptance takes a dark turn as he faces legal trouble and social disapproval, setting the stage for a deep exploration of societal expectations and personal identity.