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 the best books I’ve read..A great family saga!
I loved it when I read it many years ago…and I loved it when I reread it recently.
I’ve read this series twice –
Just epic!
Amazing story!! Watched the mini series in the 70s and then read the book and then watched the mini series – rinse and repeat!! The characters are a engaging and the love story is wonderful and tragic at the same time. Seeing this makes me want to read it again
One of my favorites. I have read it many times.
This is one of those books that should be ”required reading ” and considered a classic. It is an amazing epic story that captured my attention from beginning to end. I wanted a sequel.
A great summer read.
I’ve read all of her books. They are excellent. Especially her books on Julius Caesar.It was very sad when she passed away.
After more then thirty years of reading since the first time I picked up this book, it is still my favorite. It has so much depth, rich characters and all so humanly flawed.
I read this years ago and loved it, really worth the time to read it.
I read this for the first time vacationing on our sailboat. My husband threatened to throw me and the book overboard if I didn’t take a break from reading it. I said, “OKAY! Just let me take the book with me when I get tossed.” Thank the stars he was only kidding! THIS LADY CAN WRITE!!!!!!! It made a marked impression on me that lasts to …
As a young adult many years ago.,.. the thorn birds has always remained in my heart and mind one of the most remembered books I have ever read. I can honestly say this book and the characters bored a home in my heart that has never left me. I am in love with this book and have never read another like it.
Found this awesome book was a must too fast read!
X Read this years ago, but remember it as a favorite.
I read this many years ago and never forgot it.
Loved this book!
One of the best love stories ever written. This book ranks as one of the best I have ever read.
The Thorn Birds is at the top of my favorite novels of all time! I could not put it down! There were times when I could not hold back tears! It is truly unforgettable! A true classic!
As a practicing Catholic I found this book thoroughly interesting into the life of a real man who happened to have a calling to the priesthood and a look into the hierarchy of the church