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The novel received an Edgar Award in 1965, from the Mystery Writers Of America . He also received $35,000 for the movie rights to the novel. The novel has been released in Audiobook format. BACKGROUND The fictional hero of the book, David Small , is the unconventional leader of the Conservative Jewish congregation in the fictional suburban Massachusetts town of Barnard's Crossing. He has wisdom and all the good qualities of a detective sharpened by his Talmud ic training, which enables him to see the ''third'' side of a problem. He is a devoted husband to his wife. Small's logic, learned from the Talmud, plays an important part in the plots. Usually Small is drawn into the events when he tries to help a friend in trouble. Among other characters is Hugh Lanigan , the local police chief. The two friends often discuss religion over a cup of tea. He has many troubles with his congregation and he is constantly at odds with at least one of its powerful members. PLOT The body of a young woman is found on the grounds of the Temple. Small's car has been seen at the Temple at the time of the murder. The woman had been strangled and evidence points to the Rabbi - her purse is found in his car. |
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