The Guide is a novel by R.K. Narayan, set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. It tells the story of Raju, a tour guide who becomes a spiritual guru.
The story begins when Raju is released from prison after serving a sentence for embezzlement. He returns to his home town, where he meets a young woman named Rosie and a painter named Marco, who is searching for a guide to take her on a tour of the local temples. Raju agrees to be her guide, and the two set off on a journey through the countryside.
As they travel, Raju begins to tell Marco and Rosi stories about the local temples and the legends associated with them. He becomes increasingly confident and eloquent in his storytelling, and soon becomes known as a guru, attracting a large following of devotees.
However, Raju's past comes back to haunt him when the police begin to investigate the embezzlement case again. As he struggles to prove his innocence, Raju realizes that he has become deeply attached to his new identity as a guru, and must decide whether to continue on this path or to return to his old life.
Overall, The Guide is a novel about redemption, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that explores the nature of truth and the human capacity for change.
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