In 19th century Paris, Bette Fischer, a poor and homely spinster, forms an alliance with the seductive courtesan Valerie Marneffe to orchestrate revenge on her handsome and wealthy relatives.
WriterHonoré de Balzac
Poor Relations
Aug 7, 1971
The Hulot family has risen to eminence under Napoleon I. The Baroness Hulot's cousin, Bette, is the only member of the family who has not shared in their good fortune.
This House for Pleasure
Aug 14, 1971
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
Delilah and her Handmaid
Aug 21, 1971
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
Bitter Harvest
Aug 28, 1971
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
Family Angel
Sep 4, 1971
Hector is faced with ruin and has been spirited away by Bette. However, Bette's plans have suffered' their first setback through the death of the Marshal just before she was to marry him.
