Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist -- and confidante -- most in demand to the wealthy wome...
In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling. It’s the spring...
From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha’s budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of ...
THE NEW YORK TIMES BETSELLING TRILOGY "Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page." -- Reese Witherspoon"Powerful and evocative.” -- Kate QuinnThe Henna ArtistA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKVivid and compelling, The Henna Artis...
"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!" -- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code“A stirring, thoroughly immersive read f...