This book follows along with a henna artist in 1950s Jaipur. She has ran from her old life and built a new one all on her home, fleeing from na dangerous marriage. She thinks she has finally got her life on track but then her past shot back up and starts throwing her plans for a loop.

This book is amazing and so descriptive an has such an amazing insight into such a beautiful and rich culture. I loved learning about the ways of women during this time period and Lakshmi has thoughts and feelings that we all as humans struggle with everyday and it was an amazing story to follow along with!