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

"A heart-warming read about families, forgiveness, carving futures and filtering truth." Guardian 'She writes evocatively about childhood and there are passages of tight and lyrical immediacy...Moving description packs a powerful punch in this book about family, forgiveness and the power of truth.' Guardian 'A great read. Fast, funny and full of life' Shyama Perera, author of 'I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet' 'Luscious' Oxford Times '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 '[This book] will have you praying for a delayed train' Glamour 'A warm-hearted tale of survival' Bookseller 'A dynamic author.' Good Housekeeping

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

"A heart-warming read about families, forgiveness, carving futures and filtering truth." Guardian 'She writes evocatively about childhood and there are passages of tight and lyrical immediacy...Moving description packs a powerful punch in this book about family, forgiveness and the power of truth.' Guardian 'A great read. Fast, funny and full of life' Shyama Perera, author of 'I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet' 'Luscious' Oxford Times '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 '[This book] will have you praying for a delayed train' Glamour 'A warm-hearted tale of survival' Bookseller 'A dynamic author.' Good Housekeeping