The Guide

Classic British & Irish Fiction

Author: R.K. Narayan

Raju’s first stop after his release from prison is the barber’s shop. Then he decides to take refuge in an abandoned temple. Raju used to be India’s most corrupt tourist guide – but now a peasant mistakes him for a holy man. Gradually, he begins to play the part…..Read More

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