The Secret Keeper of Jaipur

De: Alka Joshi

Narrado por: Sneha Mathan, Ariyan Kassam, Deepa Samuel

In New York Times best-selling 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.

Malik, now 20 and finished his private school education, 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 the 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 has served him well. But it is only when Lakshmi, the real keeper of Jaipur’s secrets, intervenes that things truly right themselves.

©2021 Alka Joshi (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Not as good as the Henna Artist

Loved the Henna Artist-tantalising, rich and heart warming. The sequel whilst enjoyable constantly retraces the content of the Henna Artist-for context and continuity I guess. Too much.