Iris Murdoch (1919–1999) is a classic of English literature of the 20th century, awarded the title of “Dame of the British Empire”, author of philosophical works, plays, poems and magnificent novels. Each of her works is a masterpiece, an example of the finest psychologism, wise irony and brilliant, crystal-transparent form. Iris Murdoch's novels have been nominated for the Booker six times, translated into 26 languages, many of them filmed. The novel "Of the Pleasant and the Righteous" is based on an investigation into the suicide of one of the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, committed right in his office. Blackmail and adultery, black magic and a vamp femme fatale, betrayal and crime, the complex intricacies of human relationships, coupled with exciting adventures, romantic and dangerous, form the outline of the story. Brilliant dialogues, unexpected plot twists, deep and subtle psychological portraits of the characters, excellent prose - all this allows us to rightfully classify the novel “Of the Pleasant and the Righteous” as one of the best examples of Iris Murdoch’s work.