The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist books in order

The complete reading order for The Jaipur Trilogy by Alka Joshi, a historical fiction series set in post-independence India following a henna artist and her circle.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist series?

There are five books in the The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist series?

The first book in the The Jaipur Trilogy / Henna Artist series is Artista Henna, published in 2020.

What is The Jaipur Trilogy about?

The Jaipur Trilogy follows Lakshmi, a henna artist in 1950s India, and the people in her life across three books. The series explores themes of independence, tradition, and family against the backdrop of a rapidly changing India after British colonial rule ended.

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