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The Thorn Birds

by Colleen McCullough · 1977

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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…

About The Thorn Birds

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.

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The Thorn Birds — frequently asked

Is The Thorn Birds on Spotify?
Yes — we've confirmed The Thorn Birds as an audiobook on Spotify. Open it from the links on this page.
Is The Thorn Birds on Apple Books?
Yes — The Thorn Birds is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote The Thorn Birds?
The Thorn Birds is by Colleen McCullough.
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