A powerful politician and Madeleine's former lover who rises to Minister for the Colonies, manipulates Madeleine into marrying Duroy to cover his own scandals, and eventually resigns when exposed.
A manipulative affair where Madeleine trades influence for political access.
Laroche initially controls Duroy's rise, but Duroy eventually overtakes him politically.
A familial bond that becomes the target of Duroy's romantic ambitions.
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