Summary

As Book 2 begins in the middle of May, Shanmugham was waiting on Versova Beach for instructions from Mr. Shah. He took in the sights on the beach located in the posh suburban area of Mumbai, the wealthy residents on one end and the slum dwellers on the other. In the tall apartment building behind him, Shah waited with his mistress until his astrologer once again informed him of the proper to time to visit Vishram in person. A photo shoot was taking place on the beach. One of the sponsors of the reflective photo foils had their name printed on the back. It was a bank advertising an interest rate. Shanmugham became angry because he had recently been guaranteed a special personalized rate by a banker at the same bank, but now this rate offered to the general public was better.

Meanwhile...