Sfar's characters are true musicians, and the reverence for the vitality of Jewish music, the sounds of violins, the mournful tunes, and the cheerful melodies permeates every page of the new narrative series by the award-winning author and illustrator. In typical Sfar fashion, filled with overflowing imagination, playful humor, and a touch of humanistic philosophy, the French exceptional artist takes the reader into the world of Jewish shtetls, the Russian steppes, and small yet grand adventures. The turbulent tale begins with Noah Davidovich, also known as "Baron," who, with his Jewish band, falls into an ambush by a rival klezmer orchestra in the snowy Russian province. As the only survivor, he sets off on the long journey to Odessa, where talented musicians can find a bed, a warm meal, and more.