Questions About The Blue Cloak (True Colors)

by Shannon McNear (Goodreads Author)

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Is there any kind of romantic relationships in this book? If so is there anything explicit (more than kissing?)

Shannon McNear Thank you for asking! The main fictional storyline contains a romance, and no, where that is concerned, there's nothing more explicit. HOWEVER, and he…moreThank you for asking! The main fictional storyline contains a romance, and no, where that is concerned, there's nothing more explicit. HOWEVER, and here's where the "true crime" aspect comes in...the actual historical storyline includes sexual assault and abuse, so if you're very sensitive to such details, consider skipping this one! I did my best to keep most of that off-screen, or as part of narrative flashback, but there are a couple of places where a smidgen of detail was necessary for the story.(less)

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Based on a true account of the Harpe family’s killing rampage along the Wilderness Trail?

Christy Yes. Micajah “Big” Harpe and Wiley “Little” Harpe were murderous outlaws (the U.S.’s first documented serial killers) who operated in Tennessee, Kentu…moreYes. Micajah “Big” Harpe and Wiley “Little” Harpe were murderous outlaws (the U.S.’s first documented serial killers) who operated in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, and Mississippi in the late 1700s. Often referred to as the Harpe Brothers, they were cousins who often passed themselves off as brothers.(less)

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Is this book clean?

Shannon McNear It depends upon how you define that. See my reply to the previous question. This book is definitely for more mature readers.

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