From the first few pages of the Henna Artist I knew at once that Alka Joshi had a true gift as a writer. She brought a part of the world unknown to me fully alive.

I sped through the pages eager to follow Lakshmi's efforts in becoming a woman of independence and self …more sufficiency.

The Henna Artist is a brilliant first novel from a writer whom I shall look forward to reading further captivating stories. (less)