Henna Artist books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Henna Artist series?"

"There are three books in the Henna Artist series, published between 2020 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Henna Artist series?"

"The first book in the Henna Artist series is The Henna Artist, published in 2020."

Q: "Do the Henna Artist books need to be read in order?"

"While each book can be read on its own, reading them in order gives the best experience. The Henna Artist introduces the main characters and setting in 1950s Jaipur, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur follows a supporting character from the first book, and The Perfumist of Paris moves the story to 1970s France while continuing threads from both earlier books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Henna Artist	2020	Alka Joshi	Buy
2	The Royal Jewel Cinema / The Secret Keeper of Jaipur	2021	Alka Joshi	Buy
3	The Perfumist of Paris	2023	Alka Joshi	Buy

The Henna Artist series by Alka Joshi is a three-book historical fiction series published between 2020 and 2023. Set primarily in Jaipur, India, during the decades following Indian independence, the books follow interconnected characters dealing with social change, family secrets, and personal ambition.

The first book introduces Lakshmi, a henna artist who has built an independent life for herself. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur shifts focus to Malik, a young man from her household, while The Perfumist of Paris takes part of the story to France. Each book works as a standalone but gains depth when read in sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Henna Artist series?

There are three books in the Henna Artist series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Henna Artist series?

The first book in the Henna Artist series is The Henna Artist, published in 2020.

Do the Henna Artist books need to be read in order?

While each book can be read on its own, reading them in order gives the best experience. The Henna Artist introduces the main characters and setting in 1950s Jaipur, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur follows a supporting character from the first book, and The Perfumist of Paris moves the story to 1970s France while continuing threads from both earlier books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order