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The Colour of Blood is a novel by Canadian author Brian Moore, first published in 1987. The book is a politically charged psychological thriller set in an unnamed, unnamed Eastern European country that resembles a Soviet-style totalitarian regime. It explores themes of power, morality, political intrigue, and the individual’s role in the face of authoritarian control.
Plot Summary
The story follows a priest, Father Keogh, who becomes embroiled in a web of political and moral dilemmas after he witnesses the murder of a cardinal in his church. As the events unfold, it becomes clear that Father Keogh’s role in the church, his personal beliefs, and his complicity with the state are all under intense scrutiny. The priest is caught in a delicate balancing act between loyalty to his faith, his conscience, and the oppressive forces that govern his country.
Keogh’s life spirals into a series of conflicts as he is forced to navigate a tense political atmosphere, where loyalty to the state may conflict with his moral integrity. The tension rises as he becomes more involved in the power struggles that define the system he’s living under, making it unclear where his true allegiance lies.
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