McCullough went on to write several more novels before passing away this week at age 77, but The Thorn Birds remained her defining work. If that sounds like a lot of sheep shearing and not much fun, rest assured that the whole plot moves into steamier romantic territory with forbidden love affairs and betrayals galore. The historical epic follows three generations living on a sheep ranch. First published in 1977, the novel became an instant classic, selling more than 30 million copies worldwide and inspiring one of the most-watched television miniseries of all time. Nearly 40 years ago, novelist Colleen McCullough brought the Australian outback to the forefront of pop culture with her epic romance saga, The Thorn Birds.
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