TY  - BOOK
AU  - Joshi, Alka,
TI  - The henna artist
SN  - 9780778331476
AV  - PS3610.O6788 H46 2020
U1  - 813/.54[Fic] 23
PY  - 2021///
CY  - Toronto, Ontario, Canada : 
PB  - Mira
KW  - Young women
KW  - India
KW  - Jaipur
KW  - Fiction
KW  - Mehndi (Body painting)
KW  - Abused women
KW  - Henna (Dye)
KW  - Secrecy
KW  - Sisters
KW  - Artists
KW  - Upper class
KW  - Jaipur (India)
KW  - History
KW  - 1947-
KW  - Fictional Work
KW  - Historical fiction
KW  - fast
N2  - "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."--Publisher description
ER  -