Born and raised in Chennai, Samyuktha Nair has been an avid reader since her childhood. Growing up, she developed a love for history, which resulted in a deep interest in historical fiction. As she grew older, she began to engage in archival research relevant to her areas of interest (specifically, the history of Tamil Nadu and Kerala), and started writing historical
fiction. The Ballad of Jew Town is her second novel. In her free time, Samyuktha enjoys reading, visiting places
of historical interest, and spending time with her dog.
