Jay Perumal is a South African who has lived most of his life under the yoke of the Country's racial policies. He began his career as a teacher and retired as principal and now does that which he loves - writing. He specialises in historical fiction and enjoys the research. His first novella, Too Close to the Lion, and his second novel, The Road not Taken, are available as e-books and soft covers. He has recently released his third novel, 'The Power of the Throne,'- a story of Mughal India,
He lives in Cape Town, not far from Table Mountain with his wife. He has three adult children.