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The Thread

By: Victoria Hislop
Narrated by: Sandra Duncan
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 Dimitri Komninos is born as fire devastates Thessaloniki, where Christians, Jews and Muslims live side by side. Five years later, Katerina Sarafoglou loses her mother when their home is destroyed by the Turkish army. She flees across the sea, alone, to Thessaloniki. When she and Dimitri meet, their lives entwine with one another - and the city itself - even as war, fear and persecution divide its people.

Ninety years later, a young Anglo-Greek hears his grandparents' life story for the first time. Should he become the custodian of their legacy and make this city his home, keeping alive the memories of those who were forced to leave?

Discover for yourself why 10 million readers and critics worldwide love Victoria Hislop's books . . .

'A sweeping, magnificently detailed and ambitious saga' The Sunday Times

'Hislop does her research and is very good at interweaving the lives of individuals into the backcloth of great events, giving the reader a history lesson that doesn't feel like one ' Daily Mail

'Hislop's fast-paced narrative and utterly convincing sense of place make her novel a rare treat' Guardian

'This is storytelling at its best and just like a tapestry, when each thread is sewn into place, so emerge the layers and history of relationships past and present' Sunday Express

'Meticulously researched and compellingly told' Woman & Home

'Oh what a tangled web she weaves! Hislop has done well to tell a story as diverse and tempestuous as Thessaloniki's with such lightness of touch' Spectator

*Victoria Hislop's most recent novel, THE FIGURINE, is out now.*©2011 Victoria Hislop (P)2011 Headline Digital Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction War Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

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This book gave me a very thought provoking history of 20th century Thessalonica, with its traumas,natural and political, while involving me in a very moving story of a refugee family. It was carefully researched and well written. I did however find the poor pronunciatian of Greek names and places very irritating.

A thoroughly enjoyable listen

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Enjoyed every minute. I was there in Greece thought-out.
Impeccable. Thank you V.H. Richard Goodwin

The Thread

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loved this book having been to Greece many times, it was lovely to imagine as I listened, that in parts I was walking those streets. the story was excellent, the narrator brought it all to life.

Epic storytelling

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what a lovely book dealing with a real thread of love. I confess I cried when the soldiers letter was read near the end... x

Beautiful story

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What did you like most about The Thread?

Moving and informative, a good historical novel and a compelling mystery

What other book might you compare The Thread to, and why?

The House I Loved

Would you be willing to try another one of Sandra Duncan’s performances?

Yes

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Several

Any additional comments?

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A good story

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I love the blend of story and history in Victoria Hislop's books. This would make a great holiday read.

Nice story and history lesson

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Victoria Hislop not automatically a choice for me but I loved it. A very easy listen. Beautifully performed, very interesting historically and finished right to the end which I don’t often do with lots of audible books. My walks became extended to listen. Have downloaded The Island now which I haven’t been tempted to do before. Highly recommend.

Lovely

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I bought this because we are stopping here on a cruise, I am so glad I did, it is a lovely story beautifully read and told me a lot about Greek history without being boring. I loved it.

Beautiful

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Entirely engaging! fast moving plot ,well narrated with interesting insights into the history of the time and the endurance of the human spirit

captivating

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the characters were so believable. i was sad when i had finished it. a really good story.

loved the story

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