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Violet Grant
A Poppy Woodstock Mystery
by Violet Grant
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.
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.
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
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.
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.