The Wedding Artist
by Violet Grant
Poppy Woodstock makes a living capturing life's happiest moments on canvas. As one of Adelaide's most sought-after wedding artists, she's learned that every celebration has its own story—family tensions hidden behind smiles, old grudges softened by champagne, and secrets tucked neatly beneath beautiful flowers.
But when a glamorous vineyard wedding in the Barossa Valley ends in tragedy, Poppy finds herself drawn into a world far removed from paint and romance.
An unfinished painting. A powerful family. A detective who asks the right questions. And a growing suspicion that someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the truth hidden.
As whispers spread through Adelaide's social circles and long-buried secrets begin to surface, Poppy discovers that her greatest talent may not be painting at all. It's noticing the things everyone else overlooks.
Set against the stunning backdrop of South Australia's wine country, The Wedding Artist is a warm, witty mystery filled with unforgettable characters, family intrigue, sparkling humour, and a touch of slow-burn romance.
Because sometimes the most important details are hiding in plain sight.
More books by Violet Grant
The Forgotten Artist
A Poppy Woodstock Mystery
History remembered her disappearance. It forgot her story.
When acclaimed patron Benedict Montgomery collapses during a prestigious art gala, artist Poppy Woodstock inherits more than a collection of notes and unfinished sketches. She inherits a mystery that has lingered in Adelaide's art world for decades.
The trail leads to Evangeline Marais, a gifted painter whose sudden disappearance ended a promising career and left behind far more questions than answers. As Poppy follows Benedict's final clues through galleries, gardens and forgotten archives, she uncovers a story of friendship, sacrifice and the quiet decisions that can change lives forever.
But this is not simply a search for a missing artist. It is a journey to restore a woman whose voice was lost to history—and to discover that the truth is sometimes hidden in plain sight.
Set against the beauty of Adelaide and its surrounding districts, The Forgotten Artist is a warm, atmospheric mystery filled with memorable characters, gentle humour and emotional depth. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries, contemporary women's fiction and stories where art reveals what others overlook.
The Forgotten Artist is the second book in the Poppy Woodstock Mystery series, where every painting tells a story—and every mystery begins with what Poppy sees.
Last Crossing
A Pilgrim and Violet Mystery
Some journeys end. Others reveal the truth.
The legendary Indian Pacific promises an unforgettable journey across Australia's vast interior. But when a fellow passenger is discovered dead in the lounge carriage, the adventure is shattered, and every traveller becomes a potential suspect.
Among them is Violet Grant, a retired registered nurse whose quiet powers of observation have served her well throughout her life. As the train rolls across the endless Nullarbor, hidden relationships emerge, long-buried loyalties are tested, and a decades-old secret refuses to remain buried.
With nowhere to escape and no one entirely above suspicion, Violet finds herself drawn into an investigation where every conversation matters, every clue carries weight, and the truth proves far more dangerous than anyone expected.
Richly atmospheric and set against one of the world's greatest rail journeys, Last Crossing is an engaging Australian mystery woven with suspense, memorable characters, and themes of justice, redemption, and the enduring power of truth.