Award-winning London author self-publishes highly anticipated book

In a bold and empowering decision, Nair has declined a book deal from HarperCollins, choosing instead to self-publish, further cementing her reputation as a fiercely independent and innovative voice in contemporary literature.

Unravelling tells the story of Bhanu, a woman who appears to have it all: a loving husband, wonderful children, and a beautiful home. As she prepares to celebrate her 40th wedding anniversary, her world is turned upside down when her first love, Deep, re-enters her life with a startling proposition: to leave everything behind and start anew with him.

Through this narrative, Nair delves into themes of identity, sacrifice, and the haunting question of "what if?" that shadows every decision we make.

"I wanted to explore the gap between the curated lives we present to the world and what is truly happening beneath the surface," said Nair.

"Bhanu’s story is a universal tale of love, regret, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. Rejecting HarperCollins was a tough choice, but I felt it was crucial to maintain creative control over this deeply personal story. It's important to show that it's never too late to start anew, and at any moment, one can step into a new narrative."

Preethi Nair first won readers' hearts with her debut novel, Gypsy Masala, which she self-published, breaking into the book charts by creating an alter-ego publicist, Pru. Pru was shortlisted for the Publicist of the Year at the PPC awards, and Nair subsequently signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins.

Unravelling is based on a sell-out one-woman show that Nair wrote, performed, and produced in the West End, despite having no prior acting experience. The show was later optioned for television.

Preethi Nair is also an inspirational speaker, known for her talks on the power of just beginning, and serves as a visiting professor at various business schools where she teaches creativity for personal leadership.