The theme of this thesis is the motif of malice in the novel U registraturi(In the Registrar`s Office) written by Ante Kovačić. He was a Croatian realist who acted literary between the 60s and 90s in one of the most dynamic periods in Croatia`s political and social life in the 19th century. The novel depicts the situation of the Croatian society in the second half of the 19th century. Although it was criticized, the novel was published in series in the journal Vijenac in 1888, as well as a book in 1911. Kovačić was a realistic writer, and this novel was a follow-up of his previously set literary path. Understanding of the ordinary everyday life was rarely shown, so realists took the effort to show the reality of the time more faithfully because they felt the injustice that the Croatian peasant endured. All listed played a great part in Kovačić's life and was a motivation for writing the novel. Although one of the main topics are the life and growing up of Ivica Kičmanović, the relationship village - city and the influence of the city on the peasants, the central part of the thesis will be focused on the female figure, Laura. Laura, who is characterized as femme fatale, will be used to explain how much genetics affects us and what motivates us to revenge. The title of the thesis will be explained through the presentation of her characterization, manipulation, and rejection by others. Laura’s character is an excellent example of the physical and mental effect that revenge can have on people. Having explained the central part, we will give our personal opinion based on the literature we read and statements we made. Despite the critics, the novel U registraturiis considered to be the peakof Kovačić's literary work, as well as the best realistic novel in Croatia nowadays.