"La Tontin" is an exciting novel by the famous French writer Alain René Le Sage. The book tells the story of a group of people who enter into an agreement on joint financial support to provide for themselves in old age. However, when one of the participants in the tontina died and his share went to another participant, an intense struggle for money and power begins. The author skillfully describes the complex relationships between the characters, creating a fascinating portrait of human nature and the lust for power. In "La Tontin" the reader will find intrigue, dramatic turns of events and a deep analysis of monetary relations in society.