Book is in French The Rivards are preparing to celebrate the wedding of Edouard and Rose. Augustin, the patriarch, happily foresees the marriage of his son with this young woman who has integrated perfectly into the family's lifestyle. In 1923, at the start of his fifties, he began to yearn for calmer days, for a well-deserved rest. Retirement time is coming soon for Augustin as all the boys are now old enough to work towards his big dream. But the animosity of Pierre, the black sheep of the family, towards Michel risks compromising the harmony that has reigned until now. Will Augustin succeed in preserving the unity of his clan?