A secret "Cora Group" or "18th Clan" exists globally, following enigmatic rules set by the original Itty Cora.
The story revolves around the lives of Francis Itty Cora, a low-caste toddy tapper, and his family in a small village in Kerala. The novel masterfully weaves together the narrative of Francis, his wife Itty Cora, and their children, as they navigate the complexities of their social status, family dynamics, and personal relationships. Through the lens of Francis's story, M.T. Vasudevan Nair skillfully exposes the injustices and cruelties inflicted upon the marginalized communities by the entrenched social hierarchies of the time.
The story follows two main timelines that eventually converge: