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The Color of Blood Summary & Study Guide Description
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The Color of Blood is a novel about the religious leader of a former Soviet Bloc country, Cardinal Stephen Bem, who is struggling to walk the line between faith and government, and spirituality and safety. Some of his own bishops and trusted advisors feel that he is too loyal to the oppressive government, and have plotted to kidnap him and use an upcoming religious celebration to call the people to revolt against the state. Cardinal Bem is able to uncover the plans, expose the bishops, and prevent the planned revolt, but a fanatic Catholic assassinates him just moments after he saves the day. The book is an exploration of the themes of power, faith, trust, and loyalty.
In an unnamed former Soviet republic, Cardinal Stephen Bem is the religious leader of population that is split between loyalty to the party and loyalty to the church, with each side looking with...
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