A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
Good Morning America’s “27 Books for June" PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021
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 to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema.
Malik soon finds that not much has changed as he navigates the Pink City of his childhood. Power and money still move seamlessly among the wealthy class, and favors flow from Jaipur’s Royal Palace, but only if certain secrets remain buried. When the cinema’s balcony tragically collapses on opening night, blame is placed where it is convenient. But Malik suspects something far darker and sets out to uncover the truth. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies.
"Captivated me from the first chapter to the last page." —Reese Witherspoon on The Henna Artist
Don’t miss THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS! The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy!
© 2021 Harlequin Audio (Ljudbok): 9781488211584
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 22 juni 2021
A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
Good Morning America’s “27 Books for June" PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021
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 to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema.
Malik soon finds that not much has changed as he navigates the Pink City of his childhood. Power and money still move seamlessly among the wealthy class, and favors flow from Jaipur’s Royal Palace, but only if certain secrets remain buried. When the cinema’s balcony tragically collapses on opening night, blame is placed where it is convenient. But Malik suspects something far darker and sets out to uncover the truth. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies.
"Captivated me from the first chapter to the last page." —Reese Witherspoon on The Henna Artist
Don’t miss THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS! The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy!
© 2021 Harlequin Audio (Ljudbok): 9781488211584
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 22 juni 2021
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Kiki
1 juli 2021
Så tråkigt när den tog slut. Underbar och annorlunda berättelse i miljöer som gör att jag vill åka till både Shimla och Jaipur! Rekommenderar även den första boken om Lakshmi och Malik, The Henna Artist
Ebba-Berta
21 aug. 2021
Så roligt att återigen möte personerna från The Henna Artist! Spännande och mysigt, vibrerande av liv! Man förd in i boken av berättarens synintryck och beskrivning dofter!
Shadi
13 feb. 2022
Nice follow up of the first story👍
Dawn
16 aug. 2021
Beautiful follow up to the characters in book one.
Listening
6 aug. 2023
Brilliant story telling!
Sha
27 aug. 2022
Yet another excellent novel by Alka Joshi. I’m in Jaipur in the 60s soaking in the atmosphere following Malik, Lakshmi, Nimi and the royal family.
Laura
9 aug. 2021
En fantastisk fortsättning till The Henna Artist (som hittils är årets favvo vik)! Författaren beskriver miljö så att man kan känna smak och dofter nästan…intressant och fängslande bladvändare
Anna-Lena
19 maj 2022
Love these books!
Sofia
3 juli 2022
Så mycket värme och kärlek. Lite som i en bättre indisk film, underhållande och med en lycklig slut.
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