Two women, two different eras, but basically the same.

Both Violet and Melanie want to be independent women. 

Violet is Melanie's great, great, great aunt.

Upon her death, Violet leaves Melanie a car with a hidden journal inside.

Melanie learns a lot about her aunt from the journal and also about herself. Were they actually similar in their thoughts and desires?

A MATTER OF HAPPINESS is a lovely, lovely read that takes us from the 1920's to 2018 as we see the similarities both women faced in their personal and professional lives in each time period.

You will fall in love with both Violet and Melanie, love their strengths, and cheer for the success in their endeavors.

Historical fiction fans, women's fiction fans, and fans of vintage cars will adore this book.

Marvelous research - do not miss!! 5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

I enjoyed the book as did many of our book club members. I would have liked a bit more character development, but I wouldn't say it was inadequate; it was simply my personal preference to know even more about the characters. It was a great book for discussion.