Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artista Henna | 2020 | Alka Joshi | N/A |
| 2 | The Henna Artist | 2020 | Alka Joshi | Buy |
| 3 | The Royal Jewel Cinema / The Secret Keeper of Jaipur | 2021 | Alka Joshi | Buy |
| 4 | The Secret Keeper of Jaipur | 2021 | Alka Joshi | N/A |
| 5 | The Perfumist of Paris | 2023 | Alka Joshi | Buy |
The Jaipur Trilogy by Alka Joshi, also known as the Henna Artist series, is a five-entry historical fiction series. The core trilogy consists of The Henna Artist (2020), The Secret Keeper of Jaipur (2021), and The Perfumist of Paris (2023), with additional editions including Artista Henna, the Spanish-language edition.
The series is set in post-independence India, a period of rapid social change. The books follow characters navigating the tension between traditional expectations and modern aspirations, with settings ranging from the palaces of Jaipur to the perfume houses of Paris.