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The Thread

'Storytelling at its best' from million-copy bestseller Victoria Hislop
By Victoria Hislop
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The Thread by Victoria Hislop weaves a compelling tale set against the backdrop of Thessaloniki, Greece, spanning several decades. It follows the intertwined destinies of a young seamstress and a refugee while exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience amidst the historical events shaping the city. Their lives unfold amidst political turmoil and cultural changes, showcasing the enduring human spirit.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that intertwine rich historical settings with deep family sagas. Set against the backdrop of turbulent 20th-century Greece, it beautifully explores themes of love, resilience, and destiny, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate intricate tales of cultural and personal transformation.

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The enthralling novel from Victoria Hislop, the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Island.

'Sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious' The Sunday Times

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Thessaloniki, 1917. As Dimitri Komninos is born, a devastating fire sweeps through the thriving Greek city where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou's home in Asia Minor is destroyed by the Turkish army. Losing her mother in the chaos, she flees across the sea to an unknown destination in Greece. Soon her life will become entwined with Dimitri's, and with the story of the city itself, as war, fear and persecution begin to divide its people.

Thessaloniki, 2007. A young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents' life story for the first time and realises he has a decision to make. For many decades, they have looked after the memories and treasures of the people who were forced to leave. Should he become their next custodian and make this city his home?

The Thread by Victoria Hislop weaves together these powerful narratives of personal and historical change, evoking the enduring spirit of Thessaloniki and its vivid past.

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Victoria Hislop's The Thread has been acclaimed for its enjoyable and thought-provoking narrative, with Scottish Woman magazine praising its poignancy. The Sunday Times and the Guardian highlight its detailed, ambitious storytelling and convincing sense of place. The Independent finds it fresh and intrepid, while the Sunday Express likens the story to a tapestry woven with rich history and relationships. The Scotsman considers it her best novel yet, and Glamour describes it as a brilliant page-turner rich in drama and historical detail. Woman & Home commends its meticulous research and compelling storytelling.

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ISBN: 9780755377756

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Victoria Hislop read English at Oxford, and worked in publishing, PR and as a journalist before becoming a novelist. She is married with two children. Her first novel, THE ISLAND, held the Number One slot in the Sunday Times paperback chart for eight consecutive weeks and has sold over two million copies worldwide. Victoria acted as script consultant on a 26-part TV adaptation in Greece, which achieved record ratings for Greek television. Victoria was the Newcomer of the Year at the Galaxy British Book Awards 2007, and her second novel, THE RETURN, was also a Number One bestseller. THE THREAD spent nine weeks in the Sunday Times hardback chart, and was widely acclaimed. Her books have been translated into more than 25 languages. Victoria also writes short stories and her first collection, ONE CRETAN EVENING, is available as an ebook.

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