49 pages 1 hour read

Alka Joshi

The Secret Keeper of Jaipur

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

1.

In your opinion, why are secrets so important in the novel? Are all secrets kept? Which are divulged and which are not—and why?

2.

Based on your understanding of Lakshmi’s previous life in Jaipur, describe the sort of person she was as a henna artist. Who is she now? Do you think that she has changed for the better? Why or why not?

3.

The novel’s title, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, might refer to more than one character. Who qualifies for this role, and why? Cite the text in your response.