This week, I’m thrilled to have Namrata Patel back on the podcast to discuss her latest novel, The Curious Secrets of Yesterday, about a family of spice healers in Salem, Massachusetts.
Namrata gives us the inside scoop on crafting this comfort read, which is chock full of secrets, surprises, and relationships you’ll root for. This is a book you’ll want to slow down and savor this summer.
The journey of these three generations of Ayurvedic spice healers in historical Salem will envelop you like the warmth from cinnamon and cloves and stay with you long after the last page. —Mansi Shah, bestselling author of The Direction of the Wind
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About the Author:
Namrata Patel is an Indian-American author who lives in Boston. Her writing examines diaspora, dual-cultural identity among Indian-Americans and explores this dynamic while also touching on both—the family’s we’re born with and those we choose. Namrata has lived in India, Spokane, London, and New York City. Namrata has been writing for most of her adult life and loves creating characters who are relatable and aspirational. Her heroines range from quiet to kick-ass and her heroes are swoon-worthy, if a little flawed. Her first novel The Candid Life of Meena Dave was long listed for Best First Novel Prize by The Center for Fiction. Namrata’s second novel The Scent of a Garden was published in 2023, and her third novel The Curious Secrets of Yesterday recently released. Learn more: nampatel.com
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