Author: alkajoshi

A New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick with over 17,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! After fleeing her abusive husband, Lakshmi moves to Jaipur, where she becomes a renowned henna artist. But will her past come back to haunt her? “An uplifting tale that highlights the power of family” (Library Journal).

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…