"Hobsec" by Honoré de Balzac is a classic work of French literature, which tells about the sophistication and brutality of the world of finance and wealth of the 19th century. In this story, the main character, Zerran de Hobsek, devotes himself to earthly possessions, holding as a maxim the principles of cruel profiteering and merciless domination over human feelings. This book takes us into the world of gloomy and ruthless financial life, where the author reveals the secrets of the human soul through the prism of money and material values. "Hobsec" is a deep psychological and social drama that will leave you with deep thoughts about the values in life and the power of money over human destinies.