Anuradha is one of Britain's most acclaimed contemporary novelists and her books have been translated into more than 15 languages. In 2000 she co-founded with her husband Rukun Advani the Indian publishing house, Permanent Black. She is an accomplished potter. Born in Calcutta, she lives in Ranikhet.
PRAISE FOR ANURADHA ROY: 'A writer of great subtlety and intelligence, who understands that emotional power comes from the steady accretion of detail' Kamila Shamsie, Guardian. 'She writes elegantly and intelligently whatever the subject matter' Francesca Angelini, The Times. 'A compulsively readable novel' -- Manil Suri, New York Times