Narayan, R. K. <br/><br/>
The guide 
Narayan, R. K. 
 - Mysore  Indian Thought Publications  1966 
 - 221 p. 
<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/>(https://www.amazon.in/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=The+guide) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9788185986074 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Narayan, R. K., 1906-2001. Guide
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>823.91  / N2G8