Super Short Summary

The Guide by R. K. Narayan follows Raju, a man from the village of Malgudi who adapts to whatever role others need him to play, including a guide at the train station and the manager/lover of a dancer named Rosie. His deceptive ways eventually land him in prison. Upon release, he takes refuge in a temple, where a misunderstanding leads him to be seen as a holy man, eventually embracing this role with genuine selflessness.