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 and The Perfumist of Paris from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!
© 2020 Harlequin Audio (Ljudbok): 9781488208096
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 3 mars 2020
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 and The Perfumist of Paris from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!
© 2020 Harlequin Audio (Ljudbok): 9781488208096
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 3 mars 2020
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Shadi
13 dec. 2020
Riktigt vacker berättelse❤️. Så spännande att uppleva en annan kultur. Rekommenderar starkt!
Desirée
13 apr. 2021
Helt ok bok!
Kiki
20 nov. 2020
Underbar berättelse med en fantastisk uppläsarr
Åsa
16 sep. 2022
I really liked the language, the imagery and the descriptions of what a woman's life must have been like in India at that time.
Dawn
6 aug. 2021
What a beautiful story with an excellent story teller.🥰
Listening
6 aug. 2023
Absolutely lovely!
Laura
5 mars 2021
Vackra miljöbeskrivningar, intressant, en bladvändare helt enkelt
Ann
25 apr. 2022
Underbar roman om Indien och en familjs öde.
Helena
24 aug. 2021
Underbar miljö beskrivning känns som man är med i själva boken med dofter med färger sveper man in i berättelsen och lyssnar tittar skrattar gråter Man vill bara veta mer vad som händer Allt är så tufft bakom en färgad culture vi läsare får bara känna en stund och få förståelse av vad Indien culture är Vi får en kryddstark värld med färger med ord Lenna som sammet invävda i den spännande mystiska indiska värld
Nina
12 apr. 2021
Bra inläst och en fin berättelse fylld av både sorg och glädje. Om hur snabbt livet kan förändras och att den som ändå bestämmer är en själv.
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