August 17.

Introducing August 17 by S Hareesh, a groundbreaking novel that offers a gripping portrayal of Travancore's unique political history. Set in a time when the princely state of Travancore chose to remain independent post-independence, the novel provides a captivating narrative through the eyes of a spy known as Bhasi or Avarachan. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the transformation of Travancore, witnessing the establishment of a Hindu nation advocating the ideology of Savarkar Hindutva. Despite the pressures and interventions from various quarters, Travancore's decision to remain sovereign and its subsequent evolution under the rule of King and Diwan Sir C P Ramaswamy Iyer are vividly portrayed.