The Thread A Novel
The Thread A Novel by Victoria Hislop is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on July 10, 2012. This 400-page work presents a sweeping narrative set against the backdrop of Thessaloniki, Greece, beginning in 1917. The story follows the intertwined lives of Dimitri Komninos and Katerina, whose experiences are shaped by significant historical events, including a devastating fire and the turmoil of war, as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of loyalty.
Readers will find a rich exploration of personal and collective histories as Dimitri and Katerina’s lives unfold over eighty years, reflecting the complexities of their homeland through periods of occupation, civil strife, and economic hardship. The narrative also connects to the present day, where a young Anglo-Greek learns about his grandparents’ remarkable past and faces a pivotal decision regarding his family’s legacy. This novel delves into themes of identity and belonging, making it a significant addition to the genre of fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
From the internationally acclaimed author of The Island and The Return comes a sweeping and unforgettable story of love and friendship and the choices that must be made when loyalties are challenged.
Thessaloniki, Greece, 1917: As Dimitri Komninos is born, a fire sweeps through the thriving multicultural city where Christians, Jews, and Muslims live side by side. It is the first of many catastrophic events that will forever change this place and its people. Five years later, as the Turkish army pushes west through Asia Minor, young Katerina loses her mother in the crowd of refugees clambering for boats to Greece. Landing in Thessaloniki’s harbor, she is at the mercy of strangers in an unknown city. For the next eighty years, the lives of Dimitri and Katerina will be entwined with each other and—through Nazi occupation, civil war, persecution, and economic collapse—with the story of their homeland.
Thessaloniki, Greece, 2007: A young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents’ remarkable story for the first time and understands he has a decision to make. For decades, Dimitri and Katerina have looked after the treasures of those who have been forced from their beloved city. Should he stay and become their new custodian?
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