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A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK"Captivated me from the first chapter to the last page." - Reese Witherspoon on The Henna ArtistIn New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi's intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protg, 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.
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Alka Joshi was born in the desert state of Rajasthan in India. In 1967, her family immigrated to America. She earned a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Prior to writing The Henna Artist, Alka ran an advertising and marketing agency for 30 years. She has spent time in France and Italy and currently lives with her husband on the Northern California Coast.Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=MPflbk14yjY&t=2sMore at: https://www.instagram.com/thealkajoshi/
