The Secret Keeper of Jaipur - A Novel from the Bestselling Author of the Henna Artist (Hardcover, Original ed.)

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 protege, 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!

General

Imprint:	Mira Books
Country of origin:	Canada
Series:	Jaipur Trilogy, 2
Release date:	June 2021
Authors:	Alka Joshi
Dimensions:	226 x 150 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	384
Edition:	Original ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7783-3185-8
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Promotions
LSN:	0-7783-3185-7
Barcode:	9780778331858

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