Out on 10 July 2025
Book cover for A Thread of Light

A Thread of Light

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10 July 2025
336 pages
9781529030556
Imprint: Picador

Reviews

Not just a story of two very different women trying to survive the Second World War, A Thread of Light brings to life a part of British history that is less well known. Immersive, thrilling and with characters that feel incredibly real. I loved every moment
Fiercely passionate and highly original . . . Both women are beautifully drawn, wonderfully flawed and always compelling. With its rich blend of history, culture and intoxicating sensory detail, readers of historical fiction are sure to love it.
I found myself completely caught up in Ruby and Kitty's stories . . . A Thread of Light has everything you want in a story; compelling history and riveting suspense experienced by utterly believable characters
A Thread of Light is a deeply moving novel set within the crucible of wartime Britain and the Indian struggle for independence. Here, Shah has created a multi-layered story not only of two women’s struggle for survival but also of nations battling for autonomy and their own humanity. An illuminating, visceral, and essential read