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The Thorn Birds

By: Colleen McCullough
Narrated by: Greta Scacchi
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 'Excellent' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'A true epic . . . this stunning tale has been called the Australian Gone With the Wind' DAILY MAIL

'One of the biggest-selling, most widely read books in the history of fiction' OBSERVER

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 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.

A timeless epic romance - a battle between faith and the heart.©1977 Colleen McCullough; (P)2007 Hachette Audio Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Friendship
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I loved this series back in the day when it was on tv. I really enjoyed listening to this book and Greta Scacchi narration is great but it’s too short. I would have given 5 stars all round for the full version.

Need the unabridged version

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What a great way to spend time. This is a heartbreaking tale. I loved it.

Epic love story

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I read this book many years ago and it was great to listen to this unusual love story once again.

Relationships

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Timeless story, and although it was of its time I think it is still charming.

Loved it.

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Absolutely loved this - a recommendation of the queens platinum jubilee book list - from around the world authors. To listen once is not enough. Tomorrow I will begin again.

A joy

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