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020			_a 9789354226526
037			_cPurchased _nOnline from Amazon
041			_aEnglish
082			_aF _bALK/HE
100			_aAlka Joshi
245			_aHENNA ARTIST : Novel
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260			_aHaryana _bHarper Collins India _c2021
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500			_aPart 1 : Henna Artist : Novel 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.
650			_aFiction
942			_cLEN
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