The book "Conflict of Interests: History of the Modern West" (Ukrainian title of the translation) was written by the American writer Garland Hamlin. In this romantic story, the author tells about the life and career of a young official in the settled American lands of the West. The main character, mocking a reliable voter and a potential candidate for public service, finds himself in an offensive position where he has to choose between patriotism and honesty. Garland Hamlin skillfully shows the inner conflict of the hero, as well as recreates the atmosphere and images of the West of the late 19th century. This is a fascinating book that reveals to the reader the complexity of the moral dilemmas and internal upheavals of the main character.