"Pole Baker: A Novel" by Will N. Harben is a story set in the early 1900s South that circles around Captain Duncan’s return home and the intriguing Pole Baker, a former moonshiner known for being tough and brave. The novel looks at themes of community, people's struggles, and how complicated relationships can be. As Captain Duncan arrives in the town of Darley, he meets people who tell him about Pole Baker's strong personality and quick thinking, especially how he bravely faced off with Captain Duncan himself. Although Captain Duncan sees Pole's good qualities, he also knows about Pole's issues with drinking. Tensions within the community start to show, suggesting problems to come because of Pole's bad reputation and how the characters connect with each other. The scene is set for a deep look into making moral decision and how everyone's lives are connected in this rural world.
Pole Baker: A Novel
By Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben
In a Southern town full of secrets and old grudges, a notorious ex-moonshiner's past threatens to ignite a feud with a respected captain, testing the bonds of community and courage.
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About the AuthorWilliam Nathaniel Harben was an American writer active in the early 20th century. He specialized in stories about the people of the mountains of Northern Georgia. He was sometimes credited as Will N. Harben or Will Harben.
William Nathaniel Harben was an American writer active in the early 20th century. He specialized in stories about the people of the mountains of Northern Georgia. He was sometimes credited as Will N. Harben or Will Harben.
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