{"product_id":"the-guide-1","title":"The Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Guide\" Is A Philosophical And Humorous Novel By R. K. Narayan, First Published In 1958. The Story Is Set In The Fictional Town Of Malgudi In South India And Revolves Around The Life Of Raju, A Charismatic But Deceitful Shopkeeper And Tourist Guide. Raju's Transformation From A Corrupt Tour Guide To A Spiritual Guide And Eventually One Of The Greatest Holy Men Of India Is The Central Plot Of The Novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Narrative Begins With Raju's Life In Malgudi, Where He Is Known For His Corrupt Tendencies. He Falls In Love With Rosie, A Dancer, And Forges Her Signatures To Obtain Valuable Jewelry, Leading To His Imprisonment. After His Release From Jail, Raju Takes Shelter In A Deserted Temple Near The Village Of Mangla. The Villagers, Mistaking Him For A Holy Man, Begin To Worship Him And Bring Him Offerings. Raju, Initially Reluctant, Eventually Performs The Role Of A Saint To Perfection, Undergoing A Remarkable Transformation Into An Honest Holy Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46486939500761,"sku":"BK0366579","price":233.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/the-guide-bk0366579-43334963364057.jpg?v=1775115112","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/the-guide-1","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}