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Part 2 : Secret Keeper of Jaipur 
Part 3 : Perfumist of Paris
Trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist-and confidante-most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. 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 younger 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 who surround her as she does.  aFiction  cLEN  2ddc  2ddc  00102ddc40708FICaMAINbMAINcFICd2025-10-30ePurchasedg599.00iBOM5-5631085,2025/10/30l8m13oF ALK/HEpE1102139r2026-08-29 17:26:08s2026-08-02w2025-10-30yLEN  c196770d196770