{"title":"Alka Joshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eNascida em Jodhpur, na Índia, Alka Joshi vive nos Estados Unidos desde os nove anos. Fez a graduação na Universidade de Stanford e o mestrado no California College of the Arts. Dirigiu a própria agência de publicidade e relações públicas por trinta anos. \u003cem\u003eSeis dias em Bombaim\u003c\/em\u003e é seu quarto livro, depois da Trilogia de Jaipur, best-seller do New York Times, que reúne \u003cem\u003eA pintora de henna\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eO guardião de segredos de Jaipur\u003c\/em\u003e e \u003cem\u003eA perfumista de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e. Atualmente, Alka está trabalhando na adaptação de \u003cem\u003eA pintora de henna\u003c\/em\u003e para uma série da Netflix enquanto compartilha dicas de escrita criativa em seu canal no YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"o-guardiao-de-segredos-de-jaipur","title":"The Secret Keeper of Jaipur","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn this fascinating sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Henna Painter\u003c\/em\u003e , Alka Joshi takes readers back to the sumptuous, colorful, and flavorful world of 1960s India, where power, money, and secrets abound.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eSpring 1969. Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, runs the Medicinal Garden in Shimla. Malik graduated from private school and, at twenty, has just met a young woman named Nimmi when he leaves the city to apprentice in the maintenance department of the Royal Palace in Jaipur. The palace's latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e As he roams the Pink City of his childhood, Malik soon realizes that nothing has changed. Power and money still flow seamlessly among the wealthy, and favors flow from the Royal Palace of Jaipur—if certain secrets remain buried. Growing up on the streets, Malik has always known how to keep secrets, and this will be a lesson that will serve him well as he unravels a web of lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e In a story rich in setting, with intense characters and an engaging narrative, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Keeper of Jaipur\u003c\/em\u003e brings the struggle of a young man in search of his future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e“Joshi’s sensual descriptions of food, color, and Lakshmi’s art make this wonderful sequel to \u003cem\u003eThe Henna Painter\u003c\/em\u003e well worth savoring.” \u003cem\u003e— Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “Alka Joshi returns with a triumphant sequel to her debut, \u003cem\u003eThe Henna Painter\u003c\/em\u003e ... Her magnificent writing gives voice to the silenced while telling a compelling and powerful story.” — Pam Jenoff, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Agents of Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “With lush detail, returning favorite characters, and emotional complexity, this story pleases on every level.” — \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “In this timeless story about loyalty, ambition, and love, Joshi explores what it means to create and build—from architectural marvels to the families we choose—in a way that not only endures, but inspires.” — Nancy Jooyoun Kim, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e“Joshi excels at creating strong characters, and Nimmi is no exception. [A] plaudit-worthy encore.” — \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"Alka Joshi is a master storyteller. I was completely mesmerized by \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Keeper of Jaipur\u003c\/em\u003e and couldn't put it down! It's a story of love, family, money, and power, told with poise, beauty, and suspense... It touched my heart and will stay with me for a long time.\" — Christy Lefteri, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Listened to the Bees\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Totvsrj-record-dc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159259267324,"sku":"9786559241149","price":69.9,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/9197\/5420\/files\/4303e0a11767c1847fbebe502d598840_4111e61c-9e3e-4d78-8753-5dcb2c618be4.jpg?v=1778318726"},{"product_id":"a-pintora-de-henna","title":"The henna painter","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA vivid and compelling portrait of a woman's struggle for personal and professional fulfillment in a society teetering between tradition and modernity. \u003cem\u003eThe henna painter\u003c\/em\u003e opens the reader to a world—post-independence India—that is at once lush and enchanting, harsh and cruel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Fleeing an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi finds herself in the vibrant Pink City of Jaipur in the 1950s. There, she becomes the most sought-after henna artist—and confidante—for women in India's high society. But, guarding the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eKnown for her beautifully intricate designs and wise counsel, Lakshmi must act with discretion and caution to avoid the envious gossip that could destroy her reputation and end her livelihood. While pursuing her dream of independence, she is surprised by her husband, who has tracked her down after many years and even brought a spirited young woman in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Suddenly, the life she has so carefully created for herself is threatened. Lakshmi is determined to move forward and achieve everything she desires, but the past may stand in her way. With vibrant characters, sumptuous settings, and engaging prose, \u003cem\u003eThe Henna Painter\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “Rich in detail and full of flavors and textures, \u003cem\u003eThe Henna Painter\u003c\/em\u003e is a fabulous glimpse into Indian culture in the 1950s.” - \u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e“An eloquent and moving book… Joshi masterfully balances the desire for self-discovery with the need for familial love.” - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “A remarkable and compelling debut novel on a necessary theme—the balance between family and personal ambition—that allows readers to escape to a place filled with sensory pleasures.” - \u003cem\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “Joshi has crafted a fascinating glimpse into the past, with a headstrong heroine worth rooting for.” - \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \"An inspiring story that highlights the power of family. 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She still grieves for the baby she abandoned many years ago when she was a child herself, but she loves being a mother and has finally found her passion: scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e She loves the exciting and challenging work with a master perfumer, helping create new fragrances for clients and building her career one perfume at a time. Radha just wishes Pierre understood her need to work. She understands his frustration, but she can't give up on her dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTasked 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 scent to enchant, tease, and seduce. She is about to complete her quest when she discovers that the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her—a move that jeopardizes her carefully constructed world and threatens to destroy an already fragile marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e “A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power… Strong and evocative as the essences of Radha's laboratory, evoking India and France with equal beauty. This is Alka Joshi's best book yet!” — Kate Quinn, author of \u003cem\u003eAlice's Network\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e“A sensory reading experience, filled with sumptuous details about the art of blending scents. Complex, intelligent, and emotionally charged, this final volume is as captivating as one could hope for. 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Complexo, inteligente e emocionalmente carregado, este volume final é tão cativante quanto se poderia esperar. Os leitores vão devorar — ou devo dizer inalar?” — Sarah Penner, autora de \u003cem\u003eA pequena loja de venenos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEm \u003cem\u003eA pintora de henna\u003c\/em\u003e, o primeiro livro da trilogia, conhecemos Lakshmi, uma jovem que foge de um casamento abusivo e reconstrói sua vida na Jaipur dos anos 1950. Talentosa e determinada, ela se torna a pintora de henna mais requisitada da alta sociedade, conquistando prestígio e influência ao guardar os segredos de suas clientes. No entanto, sua independência é ameaçada quando seu marido reaparece, trazendo consigo uma irmã mais nova que ela desconhecia. A chegada inesperada da menina coloca Lakshmi diante de desafios emocionais e sociais, forçando-a a confrontar seu passado enquanto luta para proteger o futuro que construiu com tanto esforço.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEm \u003cem\u003eO guardião de segredos de Jaipur\u003c\/em\u003e, a história avança para 1969, agora acompanhando Malik, antigo protegido de Lakshmi, que se torna aprendiz no departamento de manutenção do Palácio Real de Jaipur. Enquanto se envolve no projeto de um novo cinema luxuoso, ele percebe que a cidade continua dominada por desigualdades sociais e jogos de poder. Seu instinto aguçado e a experiência adquirida nas ruas o ajudam a desvendar um esquema de corrupção que pode colocar vidas em risco. Enquanto isso, Lakshmi, agora casada e administrando uma horta medicinal em Shimla, vê-se novamente conectada às intrigas da Cidade Rosa. Malik precisa usar toda a sua astúcia para enfrentar os desafios e garantir seu lugar em um mundo que ainda marginaliza os menos privilegiados.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trilogia se encerra com \u003cem\u003eA perfumista de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e, ambientado em 1974, focando na jornada de Radha, irmã mais nova de Lakshmi. Agora vivendo na França com o marido e duas filhas, Radha encontrou sua paixão no mundo dos perfumes, trabalhando ao lado de uma mestre perfumista e desenvolvendo fragrâncias únicas. Contudo, sua vida profissional entra em conflito com sua vida familiar, já que Pierre, seu marido, não compreende sua necessidade de independência. Quando recebe um projeto importante que a leva de volta à Índia, Radha se reconecta com suas raízes e conta com a ajuda de Lakshmi e das cortesãs de Agra para criar um perfume marcante. Porém seu passado retorna de forma inesperada: o filho que abandonou anos atrás está a caminho de Paris para encontrá-la. 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