"Argent and Nobility" is a fascinating historical prose work written by the outstanding Belgian writer Hendrik Conscience. The book tells about the complex relationship between money and aristocracy in the 19th century, where the main character, a young and ambitious nobleman, finds himself in a steep social conflict. The author skillfully uses the juxtaposition of characters to represent the cultural and social realities of that time. "Argent and nobility" is not only an exciting intrigue, but also a deep thought about the main conflict of the era and deep human values.