"Cousin Betty" is a novel by the outstanding French writer Honore de Balzac, in which he reveals the life of French society in the 19th century. In this book, the author successfully combines intrigue, love, betrayal, ambitions and deep psychological portraits of the characters. The central figure of the novel is Betty Fisher - a woman who possesses incredible beauty, but at the same time takes revenge on her relatives because of her lackluster personal life. Her cunning plans and inventive ways of achieving her goals make her an extremely interesting and complex character. Due to the successful combination of the story of love, betrayal and struggle for power, "Cousin Betty" remains one of the most vivid works of literature that reflects the fast-paced society and delves into the very essence of human relationships.