The Henna Artist
Lakshmi’s nimble fingers dance across skin, weaving intricate henna designs that tell stories of love and fortune. In 1950s Jaipur, she’s carved out a life as a sought-after henna artist, but her carefully constructed world trembles when a long-buried secret resurfaces. As vibrant as the city itself, this tale of ambition, tradition, and unexpected sisterhood paints a mesmerizing portrait of post-independence India. Joshi’s debut novel is a sensory feast, rich with the scents of spices and the whispers of women’s dreams.