"Babye Tsarstvo" is an exciting novel written by the Ukrainian writer Lesya Ukrainka. This book depicts the complex relationships between people in a Ukrainian village at the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century. The main character, a young girl Marusya, finds herself in the middle of a conflict between two families, and she has to choose between love and family obligations. The author successfully combines a realistic depiction of peasant life with deep psychological insight. "Babye Tsarstvo" is not only a story about the past, but also a carefully worked out analysis of the theme of love, devotion and faith. The book leaves a feeling of an unforgettable experience and awakens in readers thoughts about important aspects of life and relationships.