Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Novel Explores Malabar Merchant's Spice Trade History
Imagine a story that goes back and forth in time!
It's about a family, the Coras, who were famous spice traders in India a long time ago.
There's a merchant named Francis Itty Cora in the 1400s who used his ships to help trade spices.
The story also follows his relative in modern times, an American veteran who is intrigued by his family's history.
The book tells a story filled with mysteries and legends.
The novel explores the history of the spice trade, with a focus on Malabar.
It reveals the origins of the Cora family in Malabar through a quest for knowledge.
A novel, "Francis Itty Cora," explores the history of Malabar and its spice trade.
The novel features a 15th-century merchant named Francis Itty Cora who facilitated spice trade.
The story links the past and present, with connections to a modern-day Italian-American veteran.
The plot involves a search to uncover the origins of the Cora family in Malabar.
The book is written by TD Ramakrishnan and translated by Priya K Nair.
- Who
- Francis Itty Cora, a 15th-century merchant, and his modern-day relative.
- What
- A novel exploring the history of Malabar and its spice trade.
- When
- Set in both the 15th century and modern times.
- Where
- Malabar, India, with connections to Italy and other locations.
- Why
- To explore the history of Malabar's spice trade and the legacy of the Cora family.
- Title
- Francis Itty Cora
- Author
- TD Ramakrishnan
- Translator
- Priya K Nair
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Price
- Rs 399
- Pages
- 312