Reader Letter: ‘Baltimore Ravens Colors are NOT Blue and Black’

Bee writes:

I just finished reading Imposter and loved every word of it. I am from the Baltimore area and particularly enjoyed the “tour of Baltimore.” However, there is an error on page 155 (hard back). The “waterfront was awash in the home-team colors of blue and black.” The Ravens, the home team, colors are purple and black. I am not a hard core Ravens fan so all is forgiven. Anyone can make a mistake, especially since you live in England.

Dear Bee,

Thank you so much for the delightful email. I have to tell you, this really does make me laugh, and for two reasons. First of all, I have received hundreds of fan mails, and a number from Baltimore residents, and you are the VERY FIRST PERSON to mention the colors. What a hoot.

And the other thing is, I am partially color blind, something I almost never mention, but the two colors I have trouble with are purple and green. So what do you know. I goofed, because for me I can’t tell the difference between purple and blue.

I can’t thank you enough for reading with such a careful eye, and am thrilled that you enjoyed the rest of the story. Just FYI, I return to Baltimore (briefly) for the first time since Imposter in Lion of Babylon.