"The Marriage of Le Truadec" is a French novel of the 19th century, which has become a classic of world literature. The author of the work, Honoré de Balzac, recreated the complex relationship between credulity and betrayal, love and desperate attempts to secure one's future. In the center of the plot is Julien de Le Trouadec, a man who, looking for financial support, chooses marriage with a rich woman. However, his plans do not turn out as he hoped, because Julien quickly realizes that money is not the main thing in life. Emphasizing the importance of morality and human values, Balzac shows how the main character is forced to choose between principles and his own happiness. The Marriage of Le Truadec leaves the reader questioning the true values in life and what could be more important than money and wealth. Thanks to Balzac's masterful writing and deep insight into the psychology of the characters, this book remains relevant and insightful to this day.