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In this mystery, a group of cousins band together when they suspect a theft at a building site. Their investigation leads them to stop the crime and confront the moral significance of the commandment, "You shall have no other gods before me," offering a unique blend of detective adventure and spiritual reflection.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Elspeth Campbell Murphy
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