“Meggie dropped to her knees, scrambling frantically to collect the miniature clothes before more damage was done them, then she began picking among the grass blades where she thought the pearls might have fallen. Her tears were blinding her, the grief in her heart new, for until now she had never owned anything worth grieving for.”
The Thorn Birds is a multi-generational novel that follows the Cleary family from their humble beginnings in New Zealand to their life on a vast sheep station in the Australian outback. The story centers on the passionate and forbidden love between Meggie Cleary and Father Ralph de Bricassart, a Catholic priest. Their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of the harsh, beautiful landscape and the family's struggles with faith, duty, and personal desires. The narrative spans decades, delving into themes of longing, loss, and the enduring power of love, while also examining the complexities of family bonds and the cost of ambition. more
Colleen McCullough, born on June 1, 1937, and passed away on January 29, 2015, was a renowned Australian author. Known for her historical novels and medical novels, her most famous work is 'The Roman Empire'. McCullough's works are celebrated for their rich historical background and vivid character portrayals. more
“That's who unconditional love is for - dogs and their masters, fools and their gods.”
“Lions and tigers and pissed-off girls, oh my.”