The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

The Henna Artist by Alka JoshiA REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK'This vivid story is so rich and complex reading about Lakshmi's journey from escaping an abusive marriage to becoming one of the most sought after henna artists in Jaipur captivated me from the first chapter to the final page.' Reese WitherspoonEscaping 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

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