I enjoyed reading A Hundred Summers and was excited to discover a new book by Beatriz Williams. The Secret Life of Violet Grant did not disappoint. I liked it even better than A Hundred Summers. It was less predictable and much more intriguing. Even at the very last, there were still surprises to be had. I loved the notion that Violet’s life was being researched by her great-niece after her great niece was sent her lost valise. In addition, Vivian was a wonderful, wry, and entertaining character. Sometimes she was a little too flippant, but it worked. This was a good read and I highly recommend it.