The Henna Artist
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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK
"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon
Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel.
Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own…
Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.
“Eloquent and moving…Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love.”—Publishers Weekly
Look for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!
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Alka Joshi
Alka Joshi s-a născut în Rajasthan, India, iar la vârsta de nouă ani s-a mutat în Statele Unite, împreună cu familia. A studiat istoria artei la Stanford University și a urmat masteratul de scriere creativă la California College of the Arts, San Francisco. A lucrat în publicitate, ca producător, copywriter și consultant de marketing, înainte să-și deschidă propria agenție. Artista henna (The Henna Artist, 2020) este romanul ei de debut, lansat chiar la începutul pandemiei și devenit una dintre primele cărți promovate exclusiv virtual. Seria a continuat cu Secretele din Jaipur (2021). În prezent, Alka Joshi trăiește în California.
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Sneha Mathan
