The Thread: A Novel
&#8220;Hislop is a clever storyteller. . . 20th-century Greece and her citizens are brought vividly to life. Striking an excellent balance between historicity and impassioned drama, Hislop&#8217;s newest should not be missed.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly (starred review))&#8220;Hislop&#8217;s vivid storytelling makes a fascinating, turbulent place and time spring to life.&#8221; (Cleveland Plain Dealer)&#8220;Combining a keen eye for detail with her usual fluid writing style, Hislop presents an engrossing excursion to Thessaloniki, Greece&#8217;s second-largest metropolis. . . . This fast&#150;moving, touching saga about tragedy, recovery, and the real meaning of family is full of dramatic incidents demonstrating their city&#8217;s transformation and resilience.&#8221; (Booklist)&#8220;A brilliant page turner and destined to become a reading group staple, THE THREAD is rich with drama and historical detail.&#8221; (Glamour (UK))&#8220;Hislop writes in rich, vivid detail about the city by the sea, bringing its diverse population to life. . . . Sweeping in scope yet intimate in detail, THE THREAD is a love letter to Greece and a testament to the courage and adaptability of its people.&#8221; (Shelf Awareness)