{"title":"Trilogia de Jaipur","description":"","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. 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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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