Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress who attempts to ingratiate herself into the lives of her brother-in-law, Baron Hulot, and her niece, Hortense Hulot, following the death of her prominent and wealthy sister. Having failed to do so, she seeks solace and companionship in an attractive young sculptor whom she rescues from famine. However, the budding artist finds love in another woman's arms, Hortense, leaving Bette a bitter spinster. Bette seeks vengeance against the family that rejected her and stole her only love. She progressively destroys the lives of those who have spurned her with the assistance of legendary courtesan Jenny Cadine.
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Cousin Bette is a poor and lonely seamstress who attempts to ingratiate herself into the lives of her brother-in-law, Baron Hulot, and her niece, Hortense Hulot, following the death of her prominent and wealthy sister. Having failed to do so, she seeks solace and companionship in an attractive young sculptor whom she rescues from famine. However, the budding artist finds love in another woman's arms, Hortense, leaving Bette a bitter spinster. Bette seeks vengeance against the family that rejected her and stole her only love. She progressively destroys the lives of those who have spurned her with the assistance of legendary courtesan Jenny Cadine.
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