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Colleen McCullough 2-Book Bundle | The Thorn Birds + An Indecent Obsession

Two unforgettable journeys of passion, heartbreak, and resilience, together in one irresistible vintage bundle! From the sweeping Australian outback to the tense aftermath of WWII, Colleen McCullough delivers drama the way only she can.

Perfect for collectors and binge-readers who crave epic storytelling.

Bundle Overview

Explore the world of Colleen McCullough, where love cuts deep, loyalty is tested, and desire refuses to be tamed. This two-book bundle pairs The Thorn Birds, a sweeping family saga that defined a generation, with An Indecent Obsession, an intimate wartime drama charged with emotion and tension.

Together, they showcase the author at her most powerful, weaving unforgettable characters into stories that linger long after the last page.

Book 1: The Thorn Birds

Harper & Row | 1977 | Book Club Edition
Size: 9 x 6 x 2 inches • 560 pages

A storm of passion in the Australian outback. McCullough’s blockbuster saga follows the Cleary family through ambition, devotion, tragedy, and an impossible forbidden love. It’s sweeping, romantic, dramatic… basically vintage storytelling turned all the way up.

Highlights

  • Classic Book Club hardcover edition

  • Iconic dust jacket with the stark outback tree design

  • Tight binding, gently aged pages

  • Perfect for collectors of modern classics

Book 2: An Indecent Obsession

Harper & Row | 1981 | FIRST EDITION
Size: 10 x 7 x 1 inches • 317 pages

Set in a military psychiatric ward at the end of WWII, this haunting novel follows nurse Honour Langtry and the five soldiers under her care, until a new patient’s arrival disrupts everything. Emotional, intimate, and beautifully written.

Highlights

  • True First Edition stated on copyright page
  • Original dust jacket included
  • Clean pages; excellent reading copy
  • A powerful psychological drama from a master storyteller

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Feature Details
Author Colleen McCullough
Titles The Thorn Birds + An Indecent Obsession
Publication Years 1977 & 1981
Editions Book Club / First Edition
Pages 560 + 317
Size 9x6x2" + 10x7x1"
Genre Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance

Condition Notes

Both books are in Good condition with mild shelf wear, gently tanned page edges, and light dust-jacket wear. No loose pages. Clean interiors. Stored in a smoke-free environment.

These copies show just enough age to feel authentically vintage without compromising readability.

This pair includes a 1981 Harper & Row first edition of An Indecent Obsession in its original dust jacket, and it suits a shelf of sweeping historical fiction. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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