Book is in French Montreal, 1973. The last year has been one of headwinds for the Maltais family, who want the dust to finally settle on the whims of their ambitions and their loves. The young FX already regrets the time not so long ago when Florence returned to sleep at home. He much preferred her in her role as best friend than in that of adopted sister. Sharing his daily life with Marc, Martine and Julie was more than enough for him. Furthermore, the effects of Josée's move prove to be too short-lived. The shrew quickly resumes her visits, to the great dismay of Diane, who appreciates the calm of her workshop more than the whining of her sister-in-law. Charles, for his part, refrains from shouting out loud his fear that the Olympic installations will not be ready in time for the Games. He tries as best he can to maintain hope, while houses are springing up like mushrooms near the site. Between the warm walls of their residence, will the Maltais be confronted with this challenge of excess which seduces the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district, transforming the wildest dreams into reality in the process?