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.