“The Thread” chosen for Richard and Judy’s Summer Reads
Victoria’s novel “The Thread” has been chosen for Richard & Judy’s Summer Book Club, in association with WH Smith. You can join Victoria for a live web chat at the […]
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Victoria in interview with Anthony Gardner
For Victoria Hislop, falling in love with the Mediterranean was not a slow burn, but something akin to standing under a hairdryer. ‘I remember the aeroplane doors opening,’ she says, […]
Photo Gallery: Greek launch of “The Thread” at The Onassis Centre, Athens
One of the high points of an extended tour of Greece presenting the Greek publication of her novel “The Thread” too place at the Onassis Cultural Foundation, in Athens The […]
Something everyone interested in Greece should watch: Peter Economides – Rebranding Greece
This is a speech given by Peter Economides at the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE) on November 11, 2011 entitled “Rebranding Greece.”, excoriating those who would make the country a scapegoat, puncturing […]
Thessaloniki: A Visual, Verbal, Unusual And Wonderful Guide To The Cosmopolis
I came across this wonderful guide to the city of Thessaloniki some weeks ago and, having sought the author’s permission, I’m embedding it into the site… It really gives a […]
“The Thread” tops the Greek bestseller list.
“The Thread” – “To νήμα” in Greek – published by Dioptra Victoria’s ambitious account of 20th century Thessaloniki through the twin tales of Dimitri Komninos and Katerina Sarafoglou, is a […]
