Go gentle

Adora Hazzard believes she has discovered the formula for a fulfilling life. A divorced Stoic philosopher living on New York City’s Upper West Side, she has embraced the idea that happiness comes from appreciating what is already within reach rather than longing for what is out of it.

With this philosophy as her guide, Adora has created a life she treasures—one centered on her teenage daughter, her independence, and the quiet satisfaction of being exactly where she is. But maintaining peace and contentment becomes more complicated when life challenges the carefully balanced worldview she has built for herself.

Thoughtful and engaging, this novel explores the search for happiness, the limits of self-knowledge, and the ways love, change, and unexpected disruptions can reshape even the most carefully considered life.