Bonaventure

The story follows 'Thanase Beausoleil, who, instead of spending his first earnings on a saddle, purchases a fiddle and quickly masters it. His musical talent makes him a sought-after fiddler at local Saturday-night balls, where he gains popularity in his community. His relationship with his cousin Zoséphine blossoms as she enters society at the age of thirteen, participating in the contra-dance. The narrative explores themes of ambition, music, and the dynamics of familial relationships within a vibrant cultural setting.