Joshi, Alka

The Henna Artist (Jaipur Trilogy)

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ISBN 13:: 9780778310204
author:: Joshi, Alka
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Mira Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 22.7 x 15.1 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Women, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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A vivid and compelling portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between tradition and modernity. Seventeen-year-old Lakshmi escapes an abusive marriage to start anew in the vibrant city of Jaipur, where she becomes a highly sought-after henna artist and confidante to the wealthy women of the upper class. As trusted with the secrets of her clients, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid ruin and protect her livelihood. But when confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down with a young girl in tow, Lakshmi's carefully cultivated caution is threatened. Despite this, she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those around her as she pursues her dream of an independent life. With elegant prose and a masterful balance of self-discovery and familial love, Alka Joshi crafts a moving story that explores the complexities of family, identity, and belonging in a richly detailed cultural context.

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