The Secret Keeper of Jaipur: A Journey of Self-Discovery, Resilience and Courage Amid the Glamour and Intrigue of Jaipur's Royal Court (The Jaipur Trilogy, 2)
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. This novel builds on the characters seen in THE HENNA ARTIST, a Reese’s book club pick!
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If you have read "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi and if you fell in love with Aunty bosses charming, obedient and faithful helper Malik, then "The secret keeper of Jaipur" is the book you should read next.
Set in the backdrop of Shimla and Jaipur, the secret keeper of Jaipur revolves around 20 year old Malik, who leaves his life and love (which he finds in a girl named Nimma in shimla) to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema. But when a balcony at the cinema collapses and the blame is directed towards manu, Malik along with Lakshmi is all set to uncover truth.
The secret keeper of Jaipur is as well written as Alka Joshi The Henna Artist. Through this book, Alka Joshi has also highlighted the gold laws of India as well as how it was smuggled into the country at that time. The plot of the story is very easy to figure out, which makes it an easy read. The characters are all familiar except for Nimma (Malik's lady love) and her 2 children.
A book I recommend if you loved The Henna Artist.
Set in the backdrop of Shimla and Jaipur, the secret keeper of Jaipur revolves around 20 year old Malik, who leaves his life and love (which he finds in a girl named Nimma in shimla) to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema. But when a balcony at the cinema collapses and the blame is directed towards manu, Malik along with Lakshmi is all set to uncover truth.
The secret keeper of Jaipur is as well written as Alka Joshi The Henna Artist. Through this book, Alka Joshi has also highlighted the gold laws of India as well as how it was smuggled into the country at that time. The plot of the story is very easy to figure out, which makes it an easy read. The characters are all familiar except for Nimma (Malik's lady love) and her 2 children.
A book I recommend if you loved The Henna Artist.
I selected this book because I like books set in other countries. This one is set in India in 1969. However, I wish I had the first book in this trilogy since I felt a bit confused at times.
I like the characters: Malik, Nimmi, Lakshmi, and Doctor Jay Kumar. There is a bit of a mystery involved in this book, since a newly built theater collapsed and everyone wonders why. Malik was working on this project and worries that he'll be blamed. He notices the bricks are of inferior quality and one of the invoices was obviously doctored. Nimmi is a courageous young widow with two young children. She meets Malik when he visits her flower stand and eventually goes to work for Lakshmi in the herbal garden of the clinic.
I like the characters: Malik, Nimmi, Lakshmi, and Doctor Jay Kumar. There is a bit of a mystery involved in this book, since a newly built theater collapsed and everyone wonders why. Malik was working on this project and worries that he'll be blamed. He notices the bricks are of inferior quality and one of the invoices was obviously doctored. Nimmi is a courageous young widow with two young children. She meets Malik when he visits her flower stand and eventually goes to work for Lakshmi in the herbal garden of the clinic.
3.5 stars. The story line about the gold was a little too forced. The book was still very enjoyable. I had fun revisiting the characters from the first book.
If you’re looking for something thrilling, this isn’t it. But it’s enjoyable and not super fast paced. A good follow up to the second, but not necessary to read the first because it explains all the major points from the first one in the second. I enjoyed it
Another wonderful book from this author. While not as provocative as her first, this book still delighted me in its intertwining stories.
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