The read
The series ran 1 season across 5 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
4 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 5 ep1971 |
Key crew
- Herbert ChappellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Margaret TyzackBette Fischer
- Helen MirrenValérie Marneffe
- Thorley WaltersBaron Hector Hulot
- Colin BakerCount Wenceslas Steinbock
- Edward de SouzaHenri Montes
- John BryansCélestin Crevel
- Ursula HowellsAdeline Hulot
- Harriet HarperHortense Hulot
- Davyd HarriesVictorin Hulot
Stills
Themes
paris, francebased on novel or bookcourtesanrevengeminiseriesseamstressspinsterdramedy19th century