The Complete Jaipur Trilogy, Alka Joshi
The Complete Jaipur Trilogy, Alka Joshi
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The Complete Jaipur Trilogy
The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris

Author: Alka Joshi

Narrator: Sneha Mathan, Ariyan Kassam, Deepa Samuel

Unabridged: 33 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

THE NEW YORK TIMES BETSELLING TRILOGY 

"Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon

"Powerful and evocative.” —Kate Quinn

The Henna Artist
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
Vivid and compelling, 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. Years later, she is confronted by her husband who has tracked her down 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. 

The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
It’s the spring of 1969 and Lakshmi now directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik, her protégé, has finished his private school education, and at twenty, 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 power and money 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. 

The Perfumist of Paris
Paris, 1974. Radha, Lakshmi's younger sister, is living in Paris with her husband and their two daughters, to whom she is devoted, when she finally discovers her passion—the treasure trove of scents.
She has an exciting and challenging position working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can’t give up this thing that drives her. Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra—women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She’s on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out a secret she's kept from her husband for years is about to be revealed, upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Alka Joshi

Born in India and raised in the U.S. since she was nine, Alka Joshi has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. Joshi's debut novel, The Henna Artist,  immediately became a NYT bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, & is in development at Netflix as a TV series. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur (2021) and The Perfumist of Paris (2023) completed the Jaipur Trilogy. Her fourth novel, Six Days in Bombay, will be released in February 2025. She is currently working on her fifth novel. In 2024, Joshi was selected for the Forbes 50 over 50 List, celebrating women who are shattering age and gender norms across all sectors of the American economy and culture.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cheryl on April 09, 2025

Since I read this several years back I will need to come back and write a fuller review of this trilogy. Absolutely loved falling in love with Joshi's homeland of India. After first reading The Henna Artist I went on to read several novels by other Indian authors. Then I watched a fabulously interest......more

Goodreads review by Maliha on May 23, 2024

The Complete Jaipur Trilogy is a sensory delight, spanning decades and continents. Alka Joshi’s ability to evoke the essence of henna, textiles, and fragrances is remarkable. Each book stands alone, yet together they create a captivating saga that lingers in the reader’s heart. If you’re drawn to lus......more

Goodreads review by Marlynn Peak on October 06, 2024

Fasinating journey.........more

Goodreads review by Nita on July 21, 2024

HENNA ARTIST (The Jaipur Trilogy #1) Author: Alka Joshi Genre: Historical Fiction Moods: Hopeful Pace: Medium Overview: Henna Artist" is the first book in The Complete Jaipur Trilogy by Alka Joshi. In her debut novel, Joshi brings to life post-independence India of the 1950s, immersing readers in the vibr......more

Goodreads review by Mayurakshi on January 18, 2024

Book recommendation📚 : The Jaipur Trilogy #thehennaartistbyalkajoshi #thesecretkeeperofjaipur #theperfumistofparis Author ✍️: @thealkajoshi How I love to live in a world whose people I absolutely love 💞💕. #thejaipurtrilogy is one such world for me. The saga starts right at the onset of independence of......more