Six Days in Bombay: A continent-spanning historical novel of friendship, identity, and mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna [Hardcover]

"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!"—Kate Quinn,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Alice NetworkandThe Rose Code

“A stirring, thoroughly immersive read filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, transporting settings, an intriguing quest, and a beautiful homage to the enduring bonds that connect us. Riveting, resonant, and richly detailed, this is a must read!”—Chanel Cleeton,New York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling author of The Last Days in Barcelona

From the New York Times bestselling author ofThe Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes readers from Bombay to Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter's death.

When renowned painter Mira Novak arrives at Wadia hospital in Bombay after a miscarriage, she's expected to make a quick recovery, and Sona is excited to spend time with the worldly woman who shares her half-Indian identity, even if that's where their similarities end. Sona is enraptured by Mira's stories of her travels and shocked by accounts of the many lovers she's left scattered through Europe. Over the course of a week, Mira befriends Sona, seeing in her something bigger than the small life she's living with her mother. Mira is released from the hospital just in time to attend a lavish engagement party with all of Bombay society and invites Sona along. But the next day, Mira is readmitted to the hospital in worse condition than before, and when she dies under mysterious circumstances, Sona immediately falls under suspicion. 

Before leaving the hospital in disgrace, Sona is given a note Mira left for her, along with herlƒ&