Preethi Nair was born in Kerala, Southern India, but raised in London, where she now lives. Following a career as a management consultant, she gave it all up to publish her first novel, GYPSY MASALA. She now writes full time.

Praise for Preethi Nair: ‘Packs a powerful punch’Guardian ‘A genuinely moving novel’ Daily Express ‘Joyful’Good Housekeeping ‘An absorbing novel about mothers, daughters, food and truth.’ Closer‘A genuinely moving novel…like the bottled spices that play such a role in the story, this has all its ingredients in just the right quantities to spirit away all negative emotions.’ Daily Express‘A carefully woven tale that’s exceedingly good’ Company‘A dynamic author.’ Good Housekeeping‘A sensuous and poignant novel…enchanting.’ Sainsbury’s magazine‘[This book] will have you praying for a delayed train’ Glamour‘A warm-hearted tale of survival’ Bookseller‘A great read. Fast, funny and full of life’ Shyama Perera, author of I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet

Preethi Nair was born in Kerala, Southern India, but raised in London, where she now lives. Following a career as a management consultant, she gave it all up to publish her first novel, GYPSY MASALA. She now writes full time.

Praise for Preethi Nair: ‘Packs a powerful punch’Guardian ‘A genuinely moving novel’ Daily Express ‘Joyful’Good Housekeeping ‘An absorbing novel about mothers, daughters, food and truth.’ Closer‘A genuinely moving novel…like the bottled spices that play such a role in the story, this has all its ingredients in just the right quantities to spirit away all negative emotions.’ Daily Express‘A carefully woven tale that’s exceedingly good’ Company‘A dynamic author.’ Good Housekeeping‘A sensuous and poignant novel…enchanting.’ Sainsbury’s magazine‘[This book] will have you praying for a delayed train’ Glamour‘A warm-hearted tale of survival’ Bookseller‘A great read. Fast, funny and full of life’ Shyama Perera, author of I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet