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Historical Fiction Book Club

Thu, May 19

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Leesburg

Join us for May's pick, The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi with your host, Hope!

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Historical Fiction Book Club
Historical Fiction Book Club

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May 19, 2022, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Leesburg, 26 N King St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA

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Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist--and confidante--to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own... Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow--a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.

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