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By Sharada Dwivedi and Shalini Devi Holkar A fictional memoir narrated by an Indian princess looking back on a court that no longer exists, and on the beauty rituals that structured the lives of the women in it.
| Age Group | Adult (18+) |
|---|---|
| Author | Shalini Devi Holkar, Sharada Dwivedi |
| ISBN | 9780061796609 |
| Language | English |
Description
Description
By Sharada Dwivedi and Shalini Devi Holkar
A fictional memoir narrated by an Indian princess looking back on a court that no longer exists, and on the beauty rituals that structured the lives of the women in it.
Oils, kohl, henna, jewels, the recipes passed between women by word of mouth and never written down. Beneath the textures and fragrances it is a book about how women in a closed world found friendship, faith and some measure of power. A bestseller in India.
Details
| Author | Shalini Devi Holkar, Sharada Dwivedi |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780061796609 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| First published | 2007 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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