That Old Ace in the Hole

In "That Old Ace in the Hole," Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Annie Proulx crafts an exhilarating tale filled with rich language, history, and love. The story follows Bob Dollar, a young man from Denver searching for purpose amidst a challenging world. Taking a job scouting land for hog farms in the small Texas town of Woolybucket, he navigates the complexities of local ranching culture and the fierce attachment landowners have to their heritage. Through Bob's journey, Proulx explores the transformative waves that have shaped the American West over the past century, introducing readers to a vividly drawn, irrepressible character.