The Thorn Birds
Description
Spanning over fifty years, this sweeping saga chronicles the tumultuous lives of the Cleary family and their enduring connection to Drogheda, a vast Australian sheep station. At its heart lies the passionate and forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and the ambitious Father Ralph de Bricassart, whose paths diverge dramatically from the dusty Outback to the Vatican. Against the backdrop of the harsh yet beautiful Australian landscape, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and the indelible bonds of family. McCullough masterfully crafts a rich tapestry of unforgettable characters and a story that resonates with the enduring power of human connection and the unyielding force of fate.
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Avon
Published Jan 1, 1978
692 pages
ISBN: 9780380018178
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
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