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"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...
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"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 of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he has just met a young woman named Nimmi when he leaves...
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Henna artist volume 1
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A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."'reese WitherspoonVivid 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...
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Po ucieczce od męża i od życia w zapadłej wsi Lakszmi pokonuje drogę, która ostatecznie doprowadzi ją do Dźajpuru, rozedrganego kolorami i dźwiękami Różowego Miasta, i do pozycji wybitnej hennistki. Jako słynąca z niepowtarzalnych wzorów rozchwytywana artystka i powierniczka kobiet z najwyższych kast poznaje ich najgłębiej skrywane tajemnice, lecz nikomu nie może zdradzić swojej... Zawiść i plotki mogłyby zniszczyć jej reputację...
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