A Matter of Happiness

In this bittersweet novel by Tori Whitaker, Melanie Barnett, poised at a crossroads with her career in the bourbon industry and an empty love life, discovers her great-great-great-aunt Violet's journal hidden in a vintage car. As Violet’s adventurous life unfolds against the backdrop of 1920s Detroit—a time of change and challenge—Melanie finds herself reflecting on her own journey and the complexities of modern womanhood. The intertwining tales of these two women reveal hard truths and the enduring quest for self-discovery and happiness across generations.