1950s, a 17 year old Lakshmi escapes an abusive marriage and makes her way to Jaipur. Over time she becomes the most highly respected henna artist but not just that to the wealthy women of the upper class, a confidante and secret keeper. She dreams of nothing more than an independent life and a home of her own but her past comes back to haunt her in the form of not only her husband but also a sister who she never knew she had. Suddenly everything in her carefully cultivated world is threatened, and she will have to tread carefully.
Beautifully written and rich characters. So much confusion and misunderstand when communication isn't there and the author captures these intricate feelings and interactions very well. I appreciated the rich beauty of Jaipur and the cultural conveyances that I never knew about. I felt that I was drawn in to this special woman's world and went through and felt everything Lakshmi experienced and at the same time could understand not only where she was coming from but also the other women.
Would absolutely recommend!
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