--- product_id: 466466419 title: "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur" brand: "alka joshi" price: "AR$66840" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/466466419-the-secret-keeper-of-jaipur store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Secret Keeper of Jaipur **Brand:** alka joshi **Price:** AR$66840 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by alka joshi - **How much does it cost?** AR$66840 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/466466419-the-secret-keeper-of-jaipur) ## Best For - alka joshi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alka joshi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST , A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Good Morning America’s “27 Books for June" PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021 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. It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he 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 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. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies. "Captivated me from the first chapter to the last page." ―Reese Witherspoon on The Henna Artist Don’t miss THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS! The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 13.36 x 2.29 x 20.3 cm | | Edition | First Time Trade | | Isbn 10 | 0778386333 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0778386339 | | Item Weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 384 pages | | Publication Date | 21 July 2022 | | Publisher | HQ | ## Images ![The Secret Keeper of Jaipur - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ir0y634IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You neeed to read the first book before you read this one! *by on Reviewed in Singapore 8 March 2026* Brilliant book following on from her first novel, The Henna Artist ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It Keeps Getting Better! *by on Reviewed in India 28 October 2021* Honestly, with all the hype around the first book, I was not too surprised to like it myself. But, I genuinely never expected for the second part to fare better than the first!Although I am a generous reviewer, I only give five stars to stories which tend to linger long after I'm done with them. This is definitely one of those! I'm so gonna be lost in this perfectly imperfect world created by the author - for a really, really long time, if I may!Unlike the first book - which was more descriptive of the setting, characters, environment, the art and the artists - this book is more progressive in terms of the plot and the turn of events. Also, loved to read the story from multiple POVs - which was again something different from the first book. Inevitably, I was engrossed from the get go.There were a lot (most) of things I loved about it. But, I really have a few complaints - and, not with the author, but with the characters, lol. There are so many amazing Hindi proverbial (translated in English) exchanges in the story - it's amazing. But, what was really disappointing was that this was something personal between Samir and Lakshmi. Couldn't Lakshmi just find some other game for Dr. Kumar and herself! (I know, that's not a real complaint, but I felt it, so!)Coming to Samir: idk what's it about him (or, rather the chemistry between him and Lakshmi) that I just have a smile plastered on my face when I'm reading his parts. There's something really mischievous and charming about him that keeps me wanting to read more of him (and, he's 52 - what's wrong with me, dayum!)To add to all this, both the places mentioned in the story - Rajasthan and Shimla - are really close to my heart. Rajasthan has my Alma Mater of three years, and Shimla - well, I have had the best workation there, while living the life as a local, going around The Mall Road, passing by Bishop Cotton and the amazing mountains, ha. If this was not enough to make me feel home while reading the book what could ever be?Overall, much recommended - no matter what genre fan you are, it's a world absolutely worth living! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good sequel to The Henna Artist *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 21 July 2024* Quite often a sequel is a little disappointing if you really enjoyed the first in the series, but this one is maybe even better than the first book. Set partly in Simla as well as Jaipur, and having been to both places I almost felt as if I were in the story too. The plot is gripping and the individual characters are strong and believable. 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