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Violet Grant
A Poppy Woodstock Mystery
by Violet Grant
When artist Poppy Woodstock becomes the unexpected guardian of an unfinished investigation, she is drawn into the story of a gifted painter whose disappearance from Adelaide's art world has remained unexplained for more than forty years. As forgotten friendships, quiet acts of loyalty and long-buried truths come to light, Poppy discovers that some masterpieces are never truly lost—they're simply waiting for someone to see them.
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.
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.
A Poppy Woodstock Mystery
Wedding artist Poppy Woodstock is used to capturing beautiful moments—not investigating murders. But when a guest dies at an exclusive Barossa Valley wedding, her unfinished painting reveals a mysterious figure standing beside the victim moments before his death. Teaming up with Detective Sergeant Harrington Ridge, Poppy must untangle a web of family secrets, old money, and deadly lies before the killer strikes again.
A Pilgrim and Violet Mystery
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.