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Lakshmi

This character is the main character of the novel and the narrator for everything except the prologue. She is a skilled and creative henna artist and well-versed practitioner of herbal medicine; both of these skills influence her life and the choices she makes.

Radha

This character is 13 years old. She is intelligent, with both street and book smarts but also has a quick temper and strong feelings, which both get her into trouble as well as lead her to new life and possibilities.

Malik

This character is the narrator's young, street smart, hard working helper. He lives somewhere in the Old Pink City and was found by the narrator on the streets when she first moved to Jaipur.

Parvati

This character is the narrator's most important client; she is both wealthy and influential. She uses her power and influence to help and to hurt, as she sees fit...

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