Having worked all his life, Shivaswamy eagerly awaits the serenity of retirement. But his plans are suddenly upturned when his attempts to buy a house are scuppered by unscrupulous builders. Suddenly, he realizes that he might have to join the workforce again. What follows is a tale of gentle satire that is also an intense human drama. Shivaswamy faces the toughest choice, one that threatens the values that have sustained him throughout his life.

Set in contemporary Bengaluru, What’s Your Price, Mr Shivaswamy? is an elegantly crafted and deeply engaging story about a man torn between material necessities and spiritual aspirations. How much would you sacrifice for some peace of mind?

Translated into English by the author himself, this novel was originally published in Kannada as Ondondu Talegu Ondondu Bele .

About the Author

A novelist at heart, M.R. DATTATHRI is a seasoned IT professional who has worked for many multinational companies in India and the US, in various technology and management positions. He writes in Kannada and English, and his five published novels in Kannada have all garnered critical acclaim, winning him a loyal reader base. Dattathri has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the Book Brahma Best Novel of the Year (2023), the Vardhamana Prashasti (2023), the Masti Prasasti (2019), the Dr Narahalli Award (2017) and the Karnataka Sangha Award (2006). Two of his novels have been translated into Telugu and have been well-received there. Dattathri is also a poet and a noted Kannada columnist.

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