The search for purloined paintings leads a Washington librarian and her artist pal into danger in this charming cozy mystery.
"An enchanting series... I love Miss Zukas mysteries!" -- Carolyn Hart
"A loving send-up of the stereotype of the prim librarian." -- The New York Times

No one could be more orderly or organized than dedicated librarian Helma Zukas. No one could be more rash and raucous than avant-garde artist Ruth Winthrop. Yet the two women are best friends and a resourceful, ingenious, crime-solving team. So when two of Ruth's latest paintings -- each depicting an ex-lover who met a very untimely and mysterious end -- are stolen, the amazing amateur detectives get to work.


But digging through Ruth's romantic rendezvous turns up more than broken hearts. There's an angry ex-wife, a jealous fellow artist, and a rampaging group of local tree-huggers. There's trouble brewing in Bellehaven... and only Helma and Ruth can make certain that mayhem doesn't lead to murder.

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• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionMystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime
• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionMystery, Thriller & SuspenseDetective
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseMysteryAmateur Sleuth

• Publication Date: July 8, 2008
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• Print Length: 273 Pages
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