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In this month's read, a talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.659.4343.
We will get together in person and virtually for a book discussion of "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi.
Regular type, large print, and book on CD copies will be available starting November 2 at the Richfield Branch Library service desk. "The Henna Artist" is also available as an e-book and audiobook.
If you would like more information, please email Katherine Bengston at kbengston@akronlibrary.org, or call the Richfield Branch at 330.659.4343 for discussion details.
Book summary from NoveList.
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