Les Maîtres de l'orge [Intégrale]

A sweeping family saga set against the backdrop of the French brewing industry, Les Maîtres de l'orge chronicles the fortunes and conflicts of the Steenfort dynasty across generations. Originally serialized in eight volumes from the late 1980s, this integral edition collects the complete story into a single, definitive volume from Glénat. The series is most closely associated with writer Jean Van Hamme, whose meticulous historical research and character-driven drama elevate it into a cornerstone of European graphic literature. It matters as a masterful blend of soap opera and social history, offering a panoramic view of 20th-century Europe through the lens of a single family's ambitions and struggles.