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The story moves from New Zealand to the fictional, vast sheep station of Drogheda in the Australian Outback.

is a sweeping historical family saga written by Australian author Colleen McCullough , first published in 1977. It is one of the most successful novels in Australian history, having sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Core Premise and Plot The Thorn Birds

The title refers to a mythical bird that spends its entire life searching for a thorn tree. When it finds one, it impales itself upon the longest, sharpest spine and sings its most beautiful song as it dies. This serves as a metaphor for the characters' willingness to endure immense suffering for the sake of a singular, transformative passion or desire. The Thorn Birds novel review and themes - Facebook The story moves from New Zealand to the