R K Narayan <br/><br/>
The Guide 

 -  Indian Thought Publications  1958 
 - 247p. 
<br/><br/> More by chance than skill, he seduces her away from her husband, a lonely writer who is obsessed with local rock-carvings, and transforms her into a celebrity courted by wealthy and influential dignitaries wherever she performs. Raju makes a loses a fortune, finds himself in jail, and -- through a series of hilarious, ironic circumstances -- becomes one of India\'s great holy men. The history of his success and unexpected fame has all the excitement of a suspense story, told with Narayan\'s customary tolerance and delightful humour. At the same time it raises many profound and disturbing questions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788185986074 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/> 	      Malgudi (India : Imaginary place) -- Fiction.     Tour guides (Persons) -- Fiction.     Bharata natyam dancers -- Fiction. 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>823.914 NAR-G