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The henna artist / Alka Joshi.

Joshi, Alka, (author.).

Summary:

Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist-- and confidante-- to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own ... Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow-- a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780778309451 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 342 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Mira, [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes recipes.
Subject: Abused wives > India > Fiction.
Nineteen fifties > Fiction.
Henna (Dye) > Fiction.
Women artists > India > Fiction.
Secrecy > Fiction.
Caste > India > Fiction.
Sisters > Fiction.
Social classes > Fiction.
Jaipur (India) > Fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Cookstown Branch FIC Joshi 31681010231751 FICTION Available -
Lakeshore Branch FIC Joshi 31681010189165 FICTION Available -


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