Welcome to the world of Poppy Woodstock
where beautiful weddings, buried secrets, and unexpected murders are all part of the job.
About
Violet Grant
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.
Poppy Woodstock is one of South Australia's most sought-after wedding artists, travelling from Adelaide's elegant suburbs to the vineyards of the Barossa, the beaches of the Fleurieu Peninsula, and the historic towns of the Adelaide Hills to capture life's happiest celebrations on canvas.
But beneath every perfect wedding lies a story, and Poppy has a remarkable eye for details others miss.
As she paints, fleeting moments, forgotten faces, and seemingly insignificant interactions often find their way into her artwork. Later, when a celebration is shattered by scandal, betrayal, or even murder, those painted details can become the very clues that unlock the truth.
With a sharp eye, a quick wit, and an artist's instinct for seeing beneath the surface, Poppy finds herself caught up in mysteries she never intended to investigate. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Adelaide and regional South Australia, the **Poppy Woodstock Mystery Series** combines clever whodunits, unforgettable characters, and the hidden dramas that unfold behind life's most joyful occasions.
Perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, richly drawn settings, and stories where art reveals what people try hardest to conceal.