Baron Montes and Monsieur Crevel both fight over the randy Mme.
A subplot in this novel involves the discovery of corruption in Algiers that precipitates the death of Adeline's uncle. Baron Montes and Monsieur Crevel both fight over the randy Mme. Marneffe who initially aids the main character in getting back at the Baron, who ends up in the slums for a brief time. The need for revenge is precipitated by Hortense's decision to pursue Count Steinbock, a Polish sculptor and the imaginary boyfriend of the title figure. Eventually the Hulots are all made to pay but Lisbeth dies lonely and depressed in, FTP, what work about a family relation by Balzac.
A subplot in this novel involves the discovery of corruption in Algiers that precipitates the death of Adeline's uncle.
Cousin Bette or La Cousine Bette