Francis Ittikkora

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Francis Itty Cora is a critically acclaimed Malayalam mystery-thriller novel by T.D. Ramakrishnan, blending history, myth, and adventure. It follows an ex-US Marine’s quest to uncover the secrets of his ancestor, a 15th-century pepper merchant entangled with figures like Vasco da Gama and Renaissance elites. A provocative reimagining of history, it’s praised for its audacious themes and intricate plot

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This novel traverses timelines—from modern Kerala to ancient Alexandria and Renaissance Florence—unraveling the enigmatic life of Francis Itty Cora, a mathematical genius, cult figure, and libertine. Through his descendant Xavier’s investigations, the story explores themes of desire, power, and historical revisionism, with nods to real events like the Abu Ghraib scandal. Celebrated for its "thematic audacity" (Outlook), it’s a gripping fusion of The Da Vinci Code and Malayalam literary sophistication

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Genre: Mystery/Thriller, Historical Fiction 17. Themes: History, myth, sexuality, mathematical theory 114. Language: Available in Malayalam (original), English, and Tamil translations 1315. Length: 308 pages (Malayalam), 312 pages (English) 12. Awards: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, Vayalar Award 7.