Violet Grant
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Violet Grant
A Pilgrim and Violet Mystery
by Stephen D Grant
Some journeys end. Others reveal the truth.
When a passenger is found dead aboard the legendary Indian Pacific, what began as a once-in-a-lifetime rail journey becomes a race to uncover the truth.
As the train crosses the vast Nullarbor Plain, retired registered nurse Violet Grant finds herself caught in a mystery where every passenger has something to hide. With nowhere to escape and suspicion growing in every carriage, Violet must piece together the clues before the truth disappears at the end of the line.
A compelling Australian mystery of secrets, justice and redemption, Last Crossing is perfect for readers who love atmospheric crime fiction and unforgettable train journeys.
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.
Artist and author Violet Grant finds beauty, mystery, and meaning in the details others overlook.
Violet Grant is an Adelaide-based artist and author whose stories are inspired by the landscapes, communities, and hidden corners of South Australia. From the vineyards of the Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills to the city's leafy suburbs and sunlit beaches, her novels explore the places people gather, celebrate, and keep secrets. Drawn to the details that often go unnoticed, she writes mysteries rich in observation, humour, and the complexities of human relationships. A lifelong lover of art, storytelling, and South Australian life, Violet enjoys discovering the extraordinary stories that can be found in seemingly ordinary places. The Wedding Artist is her debut novel and the first book in the Poppy Woodstock Mystery series.
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A Poppy Woodstock Mystery
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