About this season
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.
Episodes (5)
1. Poor Relations
Aired 7 August 1971 • 72 min
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.
2. This House for Pleasure
Aired 14 August 1971 • 73 min
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
3. Delilah and her Handmaid
Aired 21 August 1971 • 73 min
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
4. Bitter Harvest
Aired 28 August 1971 • 72 min
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
5. Family Angel
Aired 4 September 1971 • 72 min
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.