The Secret Keeper of Jaipur By Alka Josh Publisher Mira Paperback edition 2021

New York Times, bestselling author ALKA JOSHI'S new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur palace in a tale rich in character, atmosphere, intrigue 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 well as he untangles a web of lies. ALKA JOSHI is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Born in India and raised in the United States since the age of nine, she has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of the Arts. Pre-owned condition Paperback Retail $ 17.99 Mira Books 2021 ISBN 978-0-7783-8633-9 Has some written with pen