Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (2020, Library Binding)
AlibrisBooks (451499)
98.5% positive Feedback
Price:
US $107.36
Approximately£80.89
+ $16.70 postage
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
New Hard cover
- Buy it nowThe Henna Artist by Alka Joshi: New
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage GALE
ISBN-10143288316X
ISBN-139781432883164
eBay Product ID (ePID)2321427200
Product Key Features
Book TitleHenna Artist
Number of Pages550 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicCultural Heritage, Contemporary Women, Historical
FeaturesLarge Type
GenreFiction
AuthorAlka Joshi
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal813/.6
Edition DescriptionLarge Type / large print edition
SynopsisVivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman's struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel. 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. Eloquent and moving...Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love. -Publishers Weekly
