Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Summary
A peasant boy in 14th-century England discovers his name is Crispin and flees his village after being falsely accused of theft and declared a "wolf's head." He meets Bear, a traveling juggler and musician, who becomes his protector as they journey together while powerful forces pursue them for reasons connected to Crispin's mysterious birth.
At a Glance
💬LanguageMild
⚔️ViolenceSignificant
💋Romance & SexNone
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language
💬 Does Crispin: The Cross of Lead have profanity or strong language?
Profanity (F-word, S-word, etc.)None
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
| f-word | |
| sh*t | |
| *ss | |
| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
| c-word | |
| h*ll | |
| cr*p |
Violence
⚔️ Is Crispin: The Cross of Lead violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreModerate
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveNone
Kissing (Light / Peck)None
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceNone
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingModerate
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