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When an elderly neighbor is threatened with the loss of a treasured wooden carousel horse, three cousins step in to safeguard the item. As they work together, they discover how this act of protection reflects the biblical commandment, "You shall not covet." Their shared effort highlights themes of family loyalty, generosity, and moral restraint amid a small‑town mystery.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elspeth Campbell Murphy
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