In the rugged Australian Outback, three generations of Clearys live through joy and sadness, bitter defeat and magnificent triumph — driven by their dreams, sustained by remarkable strength of character… and torn by dark passions, violence and a scandalous family legacy of forbidden love.
It is a poignant love story, a powerful epic of struggle and sacrifice, a celebration of individuality and … individuality and spirit. Most of all, it is the story of the Clearys’ only daughter, Meggie, who can never possess the man she so desperately adores — Ralph de Bricassart. Ralph will rise from parish priest to the inner circles of the Vatican… but his passion for Meggie will follow him all the days of his life.
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One of my favorite books of all time
I read THORN BIRDS many years ago but it didn’t seem to have had the impact it did this time. Because of the length(755 pages) it is easy to become a part of the story .
Dearest Meggy lives a hard life among a family of men in New Zealand sheep country. Father Ralph, a caring priest gives her strength!
A must read.
My favorite book of all time.
This is a thoroughly engaging read!
The Thorn Birds saga has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. I remember my mom watching the mini series on TV in the 80s. I saw the book at a garage sale when I was in high school and bought it. I wrote my senior research paper about this book. I have read it a few times since then and it never gets old. Love stories like this …
This is my absolute most favorite book …I have owned at least 6 copies of this book…i have read them to pieces…its beautiful and timeless
One of my lasting favorites. Wonderful characters, story is the family saga and forbidden love story that provides the reader with a page Turner that tugs at the heart.