Have you sold your soul to the devil?

''Everyybody has sold their soul to the devil,'' sighed Christmas. ''That''s why you can''t get a decent price.''

Harry Christmas has it all: grief, debt, gout, red trousers.

Running away to Caracas might seem like a good idea, but mischief is a greedy companion. Escape turns into tragedy and love becomes shame as he finds himself the agent of far greater havoc ...