Once

Part memoir, part fiction, Once, the English translation of
N. Mohanan's Malayalam classic Orikkal, is a timeless tale of love,
longing and self-discovery that has captivated generations of
readers with its poetic beauty and emotional depth.
When Mohanan unexpectedly reunites with a long-lost love in the
sterile halls of a hospital, memories of passion, heartbreak and
an extraordinary connection come flooding back. With a delicate
blend of storytelling and poetry, he writes about this encounter in
a narrative that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever
loved and lost. Set against the backdrop of a changing India, Once
takes readers on an intimate journey of nostalgia, navigating
the nuances of human relationships, the burden of societal
expectations and the indelible marks left by the past.
Now available in a masterful translation by A.J. Thomas and
featuring a heartfelt note by Sarita Mohanan Bhama, the author's daughter,
Once reaches a new audience while preserving the lyrical
elegance of the original.