This bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough, THE THORN BIRDS, is a captivating work of fiction that explores themes of family life and romance. The story takes place in a historical setting and is intended for adult readers who enjoy drama, modern and contemporary literature, and romance. The book is a hardcover edition with a dust jacket, and was published by Harper & Row in 1977 as a Book Club Edition. It is a vintage item that was manufactured in the United States and is written in English. The narrative type is fiction, and the author is Colleen McCullough. The book is part of the drama, modern and contemporary, and romance genres with a focus on family life and romance.