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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!
From the Publisher
Before I became a writer, I was an avid reader, and I used to marvel at how writers could make characters come to life on the page. Fast forward fifty years. I’m sitting at my laptop, creating a scene between two characters when Malik, the enterprising servant boy I created in The Henna Artist, starts to tell me he’d like to tell his story. He’s no longer eight years old; he’s twenty. I ignore him for a while, but he’s persistent—and persuasive. An extremely likeable and loyal character, Malik has captured the hearts of thousands of readers around the world.
So I finally set aside the project I was working on and let Malik tell me his story. It came pouring forth. True to his character, Malik’s story is full of adventure and danger, and his love interest is a woman of unique character—not unlike Lakshmi. I hope you enjoy reading The Secret Keeper of Jaipur.
-Alka Joshi
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The Jaipur Trilogy by Alka Joshi
Book 1 Book 2 Book 3
Publisher : MIRA; First Time Trade edition (June 21, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0778386333
ISBN-13 : 978-0778386339
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.26 x 0.9 x 7.99 inches
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Customers enjoyed the book and found it enchanting. They appreciated the well-developed characters and the author’s descriptive writing style. The culture and traditions in India were fascinating to them. Readers described the book as a wonderful continuation of the first novel. They found the suspense, excitement, and drama engaging throughout the story. Overall, they felt the book transported them into a new world and time.
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