Pole Baker
A Novel

Pole Baker is set in a rural Southern town and follows the daring, rugged Pole Baker, a former moonshiner with a fierce reputation. As Captain Duncan returns to his plantation, the two men’s clash of wit and values highlights personal courage, community tensions, and moral dilemmas. William Harben weaves a tale of honor, human complexity, and social dynamics, portraying resilience, rivalry, and the challenges of life in a tightly knit Southern community.