"Beginner. The work, which is enriched by numerous drawings by Busnel, two drawings... and a portrait of the author by Saint-Charles. A novel from the life of journalism and politics in the province of Quebec" is an exciting literary embodiment of the realities of Canadian society at the beginning of the 20th century. The author Arsen Besset expertly guides us through the lives of the characters, revealing difficult relationships and intrigues in the conditions of a career in journalism and politics. The novel not only reveals the complexity of choosing between principles and ambitions, but also emphasizes the importance of moral values in social life.