Korkai - Tamil | by d' Cruz, R. N. Joe/ Fictional Book

This captivating book by Kalachuvadu Pathippagam explores the complex fabric of life in early South Indian ages, set against the backdrop of the ancient port city of Korkai. Enormous with historical information and cultural energy, "Korkai" creates a vivid image of a thriving marine center full of traders, fishers, and craftspeople.

The narrative mostly centers on the travels of a young fisherman named Arul, whose fate entwined with Korkai's own. Arul wrestles with the ageless concepts of loyalty, honor, and pursuing one's aspirations as he makes his way over the rough seas of love, treachery, and ambition.


In the midst of social unrest and political intrigue, Arul is entangled in a web of rivalries and alliances that will determine Korkai's destiny. "Korkai" gives readers a captivating look into a bygone era when the ghosts of the past resound through the halls of history, all thanks to its captivating characters and evocative narrative.

"Korkai" transports readers to a world where the distinction between myth and reality is hazy and where the strength of human perseverance is evident despite life's volatility, from the busy marketplace to the tranquil shores of the Gulf of Mannar.