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.
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.
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.
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
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.
| 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 |
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.
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