The Pickled Dog's Journey

Sentenced to be hanged the following morning, Richard Makepeace effect a brilliant escape, only to discover with his new freedom comes an obligation to chance his wicked behavior. His flight to escape the Law turns into a spiritual journey, while he is constantly tempted to return to his old life. His story is balanced against that of Esakka, a slave who wants only to save up enough money to buy his freedom from his owner, and to keep his virginity until he meets the right woman. Haunting b...