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how clean is this book in terms of sexual content and foul language (especially F-bombs)?

Ann Gulledge I just finished this book and I did not find there was a lot of foul language or sexual content. In fact, I can't remember any foul language at all. M…moreI just finished this book and I did not find there was a lot of foul language or sexual content. In fact, I can't remember any foul language at all. Maybe Barnaby said something in anger? I honestly don't remember if he did. As for the sexual content, there were a few times when Hazel and Barnaby fell into bed together but there was no description of their activities there. One is left to one's imagination on that. Perhaps the other responder imagined more about what they did together than I did? Again, this was a VERY small part of the book - less than a footnote.(less)

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On the paperback cover, there is a mark on the upper right side. Is this supposed to represent the tea stain that got on two of the illustrations?

Kathleen Kelley That's what it looks like to me.…moreThat's what it looks like to me.(less)

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Joanne There was a picture of her sent out around town, but no mention of the birthmark, at least in the book, about that being used in the description on th…moreThere was a picture of her sent out around town, but no mention of the birthmark, at least in the book, about that being used in the description on the flyer. It's a good point to make. Maybe police work was not so thorough in those days.(less)

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This question may seem like an odd one, but I am curious what the future might hold for Barnaby? This book provided me with the best form of escape when I was feeling ill, so maybe the answer is right in front of me and I only need to reread it now that I'm feeling better. But just in case the answer isn't so obvious, I'm curious if he gets a happily-ever-after, too?

Jill Shriver Maybe he reconciles with his estranged wife, who he couldn’t really let go of??

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How heavily does the "fantasy" genre play in this book? I see several readers have shelved it as fantasy, which I do not enjoy, but the book sounds good.

Emily Murphy The book is not a fantasy, but a fantastical story made up by the children has a strong impact on the main character, and that story plays an importan…moreThe book is not a fantasy, but a fantastical story made up by the children has a strong impact on the main character, and that story plays an important part in the resolution of a mystery that haunts a family. (less)

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i'm curious to know how long the book took to write, including the enormous amount of research the author had to do ?

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