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The Thorn Birds

by Colleen McCullough · 1977 · 692 pages

Chip Wilson
Chip Wilson
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Chip Wilson

About This Book

A sweeping family saga set in the Australian Outback, chronicling three generations of the Cleary family from 1915 to 1969. The narrative centers on the prohibited relationship between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart, a priest torn between his spiritual devotion and earthly passion. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, suffering, and the harsh beauty of the Australian landscape.

Book Details

Published

1977

Pages

692

Language

en

ISBN

9780060129569

Awards & Recognition

Big Jubilee Read (2022)

Audiobook Available

26h 18m
Narrated by Davina Porter

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