Who is Constance Valentia de la Motte from The Romance of the Forest and what is their importance? The_Romance_of_the_Forest English & Literature Constance Valentia de la Motte | The Romance of the Forest

Madame La Motte is originally considered a friend by Adeline. The two spend much time talking and working together at the abbey. After her husband begins acting strangely, however, Madame La Motte decides he is in love with Adeline. For this reason, Madame La Motte begins treating Adeline badly. Once Madam La Motte realizes she was wrong in her assumptions about Adeline, she is too embarrassed to explain her actions to Adeline but does begin to treat her better. Later, when Adeline arrives in Paris to attend La Motte's trial, Madame La Motte offers to allow Adeline to stay with her.