The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi is a beautifully evocative novel set in 1950s India, following the journey of Lakshmi, a skilled henna artist and herbalist who builds an independent life for herself in the vibrant city of Jaipur. After escaping an abusive marriage, she reinvents herself as the most sought-after henna artist among the citys elite, trusted with their secrets and desires. Just as she begins to secure her future, her estranged husband reappears with a surpriseRadha, the younger sister Lakshmi never knew she had. As Lakshmi struggles to balance her ambitions with newfound family responsibilities, she finds herself caught between her carefully crafted world and the demands of the past. Rich in cultural detail and emotional depth, The Henna Artist is a compelling tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the strength it takes to forge ones own path in a society bound by tradition.
Details e-book The Henna Artist
🗸 Author(s): Alka Joshi
🗸 Title: The Henna Artist: A Novel (The Jaipur Trilogy, 1)
🗸 Rating : 4.5 from 5 stars (19547 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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