The guide : a novel

Formerly Indiaas most corrupt tourist guide, Rajuajust released from prisonaseeks refuge in an abandoned temple. Mistaken for a holy man, he plays the part and succeeds so well that God himself intervenes to put Rajuas newfound sanctity to the test. Narayanas most celebrated novel, "The Guide" won him the National Prize of the Indian Literary Academy, his countryas highest literary honor.