The Thread

"The Thread" is a captivating novel by Victoria Hislop that tells the moving stories of people in Thessaloniki across several generations. The narrative begins in 1917, when a devastating fire shakes the city and forever changes the life of newborn Dimitri Komninos. Alongside this, the story of Katerina Sarafoglou unfolds, who flees her homeland after losing her family during an attack by the Turkish army. Their fates intertwine with the history of a city marked by war and persecution. In 2007, the narrative is enriched by the perspective of a young Anglo-Greek who discovers his grandparents' stories and faces the decision of whether to preserve the memories and treasures of the past. The novel explores themes of identity, loss, and the power of memories in a changing world.