Padma Venkatraman, now an American citizen, was born in Chennai, India. From an early age, she was interested both in the world of mathematical sciences and the world of literature. The two interests competed for many years of her life.
Genres: General Fiction
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Novels
Climbing the Stairs (2008)
Island's End (2011)
A Time to Dance (2014)
The Bridge Home (2019)
Born Behind Bars (2020)
Safe Harbor (2025)
Island's End (2011)
A Time to Dance (2014)
The Bridge Home (2019)
Born Behind Bars (2020)
Safe Harbor (2025)
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