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The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
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!
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Reviews
A wonderful story surrounded by the beauty of India and its people.
By MRUCNG
I had heard from others that the second book was not as good as the first but I don’t agree as I found it to be a very pleasant and entertaining read, equally as good as The Henna Artist. Perhaps the lack of novelty as the second book made it less interesting for others but I enjoyed reading about the characters I’d come to enjoy and it was nice to read of their development years later.
By Lives "to do"
I loved “The Henna Artist” and was excited to read this book that continued the saga. There is so much offered in this book…..love, family, fears, mysteries, history, non-traditional families, friendships, royalty, customs, and finding inner happiness plus more! It is so well written! I could not stop reading! Loved it!
By CarolynShoey
I sure hope that the author is bust writing another novel. I read her two books in 3 days. Love how she weaves a story.
By Peggy Padelt
Mesmerizing story and having read “The Henna Artist”, this was even more enjoyable!
By Coastal Carolina Fan