The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
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Alka Joshi
A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKGood 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 ArtistDon’t miss THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS! The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy!
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Author
Alka Joshi
Pages
384
Publisher
MIRA
Published Date
2021-06-22
ISBN
0369701046 9780369701046
Ratings
Google: 4
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"A worthy sequel to The Henna Artist, Secret Keeper focuses on Malik, now 20 who is apprenticed to a facilities manager to learn the construction industry back in Jaipur. Old rivalries and grudges, as well as relationships, continue into this new story. Looking forward to final book in this trilogy!"
Jackie Davidson
"I enjoyed more than The Henna Artist. The investigative and adventurous parts of this story were what I liked best. Looking forward to book # 3."
Joe H
"DNF…I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this one isn’t holding my interest as much!"
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Allie Peduto
"Almost as good as The Henna Artist!"
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Teresa Prokopanko
"This sounded promising and I was excited to get it and read it, but then discovered it was book 2 after The Henna Artist and I was a little lost when I read it since I hadn't read the first book.<br/>I could figure out enough of what was going on and enjoy it some, but it would have been better if I had read The Henna Artist and had more information and backstory to the characters and everything first. It talks about family and happiness and follows up on the characters from The Henna Artist.<br/>I would recommend this especially if you've already read The Henna Artist. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Harlequin for letting me read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own."
Annette W
"Really struggled to finish this one"
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Rebekah Travis
"I love this book so much "
Korey Daniels
"Just as good as the first one, perhaps better with a more intricate story. Same nuance to the characters and plot line, beautifully written. Loved this."
Katherine R
"Good. Not as great as The Henna Artist, but I enjoyed it."
Sara Mannal
"I loved The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur did not disappoint!! I loved getting Malik's perspective whit still getting to hear some of the story from Lakshmi as well. I love these people or love to hate some of them like Parvati but I love it all! The setting, the plot and everything else is written to perfection and I cannot wait to find out what happens in the next installment!!!"
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Allison Freeman
