"The dilemma that this story relates is that of an anti-hero who has been getting on with life as anyone might when backed up against the wall and with no reasonable way out. But there is an interest that he happens onto, a new romantic interest, an interesting love interest, and she is someone who is interested in improving her lot as well. The story in The Unorthodox Ox deals with the untangling of a personal and professional situation which when resolved will allow different parties to move on and live a little better"-- back cover of print version.