The Thorn Birds: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The Thorn Birds is a 1977 best-selling novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough. Set primarily on Drogheda – a fictional sheep station in the Australian Outback named after Drogheda, Ireland – the story focuses on the Cleary family and spans the years 1915 to 1969.
Quick facts about The Thorn Birds
- Title: The Thorn Birds
- Author: Colleen McCullough
- First published: 1977
- Genre: fiction, romance, clergy, catholic church
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1882556W
Where to read The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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The Thorn Birds is a 1977 best-selling novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough.
Who wrote The Thorn Birds?
The Thorn Birds was written by Colleen McCullough.
When was The Thorn Birds published?
The Thorn Birds was first published in 1977.
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