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An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough (First Avon Printing, October 1982,. The delicate equilibrium of the ward is shattered with the arrival of a new patient, leading to passion, betrayal, and tragedy. Her writing is known for its rich characters, emotional depth, and historical detail. From the author of The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough’s An Indecent Obsession delivers a poignant and deeply emotional story set in the aftermath of World War II. Set in a military psychiatric hospital on a remote Pacific island, the novel centers on Sister Honour Langtry, a nurse devoted to the convalescence of five emotionally scarred soldiers. The delicate equilibrium of the ward is shattered with the arrival of a new patient, leading to passion, betrayal, and tragedy. This is the first Avon printing from October 1982, featuring vintage cover art evocative of the book’s haunting themes. McCullough’s elegant prose and character-driven narrative examine the human cost of war and the fragility of healing. About the Author: Colleen McCullough (1937–2015) was an internationally bestselling Australian novelist and neurophysiologist. Her breakout novel The Thorn Birds became a literary sensation and later a celebrated miniseries. Her writing is known for its rich characters, emotional depth, and historical detail. Condition: Rated Very Good. Light wear to cover edges and spine, moderate spine creasing, and age toning to pages. Binding remains solid and pages are clean. A well-preserved vintage paperback.