Back in the Pink City where he was once a wily street urchin, Malik, assigned to help Samir Singh's feckless son Ravi build the new public cinema, finds his livelihood, reputation and the people he loves most threatened after Ravi implicates him in a ruthless scandal.
"Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the henna artist, and confidante, most in demand to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own"--Provided by publisher.
Back in the Pink City where he was once a wily street urchin, Malik, assigned to help Samir Singh's feckless son Ravi build the new public cinema, finds his livelihood, reputation and the people he loves most threatened after Ravi implicates him in a ruthless scandal.
A visit to the Golden Triangle of India, covering the cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. See the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort, the Indian railray, Varanasi, and more.
Presents an illustrated guide to traveling in Delhi, India, providing an area-by-area tour of the region, descriptions of outlying attractions, tips on dining, shopping, accommodations, and activities, and practical travel advice.
