"Heather Chain" is a masterpiece novel by the French writer Honore de Balzac, which reveals to the reader a portrait of the society of the first half of the 19th century. The author describes in detail the moral degradation of the aristocracy and traces the destruction of the morals of these people under the influence of greed, envy and the desire for power. In "Heather Chain" Balzac tells the story of a young woman who finds herself in the arms of an influential admirer, but gradually realizes that this world is filled only with desolation and meanness. Delving into the psychology of the characters, the author creates a vivid image of a society that limits a person and destroys his soul. "Heather chain" is not only a literary masterpiece, but also a philosophical work that makes you think about values, morality and the fate of a person in society.