Autumn leaves arenβt the only things falling in the historic Virginia village of Taylorsfordβso are some cherished memories, and a few bodies.
October in Taylorsford, Virginia means itβs leaf peeping season, with bright colorful foliage and a delightful fresh crew of tourists attending the annual Heritage Festival which celebrates local history and arts and crafts. Library director Amy Webber, though, is slightly dreading having to spend two days running a yard sale fundraiser for her library. But during these preparations, when she and her assistant Sunny stumble across a dead body, Amy finds a real reason to be worried.
The body belonged to a renowned artist who was murdered with her own pallet knife. A search of the artistβs studio uncovers a cache of forged paintings, and when the sheriffβs chief deputy Brad Tucker realizes Amy is skilled in art history research, sheβs recruited to aid the investigation. It doesnβt seem to be an easy task, but when the stateβs art expert uncovers a possible connection between Amyβs deceased uncle and the murder case, Amy must champion her Aunt Lydia to clear her late husbandβs name.
Thatβs when another killing shakes the quiet town, and danger sweeps in like an autumn wind. Now, with her swoon-inducing neighbor Richard Muir, Amy must scour their resources to once again close the books on murder in Shelved Under Murder, the charming second installment in Victoria Gilbertβs Blue Ridge Library mysteries, perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Miranda James.
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