The Thread Collectors

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, The Thread Collectors follows two courageous women—Stella, a resourceful Black woman in New Orleans embroidering escape maps for enslaved men, and Lily, a Jewish woman in New York City determined to find her husband in the Union Army. As they each navigate the challenges of love and freedom, their journeys intertwine in unexpected ways. This powerful narrative reveals the strength of female friendship and the impact of choices made in desperate times, sparking hope amid adversity.