Index to Murder

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