'Preethi packs a powerful punch in this book about family, forgiveness and the power of truth.' Guardian
When her husband uproots their family from India to a small house in London, Nalini trusts he knows best. But when he abandons them for his secret family, Nalini is left battling for her family's survival.
Her maternal instincts in overdrive, Nalini protects her children by telling them he's passed away. Yet for her teenage daughter, Maya, her heritage is as lost to her as her father is.
Nalini starts a business from her kitchen and prays that the smells of home will lure her daughter back to her roots, while offering financial stability.
But the truth threatens to surface, and Nalini fears that her lies will break her already fragile family for good...
'An absorbing novel about mothers, daughters, food and truth.' Closer
'A genuinely moving novel' Daily Express
'A carefully woven tale that's exceedingly good' Company
'A dynamic author.' Good Housekeeping
Autorentext
Preethi Nair worked as a management consultant but gave it up to follow her dream and write her first book, Gypsy Masala. She set up her own publishing company and PR agency to publish and promote the book. Preethi managed to gain substantial coverage and after two years of a rollercoaster journey, she managed to sign a three-book deal with HarperCollins. She won the Asian Woman of Achievement award for her endeavours and was also short listed as Publicist of the Year for the PPC awards.