"The Last of Des Malins: A Play Without a Prologue" is a play by the famous English playwright St. John Henkin. In this tragicomedy, events unfold against the background of English society at the end of the 19th century. The main character, Harold De Malines, a representative of an ancient aristocratic family, seeks to solve his financial problems by marrying for money. But his plans are destroyed when he meets a simple but honest girl who is able to give her heart only for love. During the course of events, it turns out that the fate of the Des Malines family is on the verge of extinction. The author reveals the complex relationship between sinfulness and nobility, between love and interests, creating moral dramas and humorous scenes that touch the essence of human relationships. "The Last of Des Malins" is a masterpiece of theatrical literature, which leaves a lot of room for thought and discussion.