Steeped in the atmosphere of New York's famed ""Diamond District"" and written by a semiretired jewelry salesman, Cornelius Hirschberg's only novel won the Edgar
Award for Best First Novel in 1964.
""Smart material, fresh characters, intricate plot, a thumping success!"" - New York Herald Tribune
Hardy is a small-time diamond salesman and ex-cop who knows private deals mean trouble. Against his better judgment he decides to help a rich acquaintance find a special diamond for his wife. Saul finds the perfect gem, but the deal turns deadly when the diamond is revealed to be part of the haul from a violent murder-robbery.
Caught between the cops, the mob, a beautiful amateur jeweler, and shady gemologists, Saul must figure out how to clear his name before he becomes the next casualty.
By:
Cornelius Hirschberg Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 38mm
Weight: 454g ISBN:9781464265372 ISBN 10: 1464265372 Series:Library of Congress Crime Classics Pages: 256 Publication Date:29 July 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
