# File No. 113 — Character guide

> Key figures in File No. 113 by Émile Gaboriau.

- [Prosper Bertomy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/prosper_bertomy.md): A cashier accused of theft, struggling to prove his innocence.
- [Marquis de Clameran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/marquis_de_clameran.md): A nobleman entangled in a web of deceit and family secrets.
- [Gaston de Clameran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/gaston_de_clameran.md): The younger brother of the Marquis, with a troubled past.
- [Mme. Fauvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/mme_fauvel.md): The wife of the banker, harboring a secret from her youth.
- [Valentine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/valentine.md): A young woman caught between family loyalty and love.
- [Fanferlot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/fanferlot.md): A detective who goes undercover to solve the bank theft.
- [Madeleine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/madeleine.md): A devoted servant with a mysterious connection to the Fauvel family.
- [André Fauvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/andre_fauvel.md): A wealthy banker and the husband of Mme. Fauvel.
- [M. Verduret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/verduret.md): A shrewd detective who aids in the investigation.
- [Raoul de Lagors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/raoul_de_lagors.md): A charming and enigmatic figure with a hidden agenda.
- [Nina Gypsy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/nina_gypsy.md): A fiery and passionate woman from Gaston's past.
- [M. Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/lecoq.md): A famous Parisian detective who takes over the case.
- [M. Patrigent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/patrigent.md): The examining magistrate overseeing Prosper's case.
- [Cavaillon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/cavaillon.md): A clerk at the bank and friend of Prosper.
- [Alexandre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/alexandre.md): The Fauvels' housekeeper and confidante.
- [Mihonne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/mihonne.md): A loyal servant in the de Clameran household.
- [Joseph Dubois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/joseph_dubois.md): A detective working undercover with Fanferlot.
- [Caldas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/caldas.md): A mysterious figure who appears during the investigation.
- [Jules Lazet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/jules_lazet.md): A friend of Prosper's from his hometown.
- [Palmyre Chocareille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/palmyre_chocareille.md): A former servant of the de Clamerans with a grudge.
- [Père Menoul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/menoul.md): An old friend of the de Clameran family.
- [Jean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/jean.md): An elderly servant at the de Clameran estate.
- [Antonin Poche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/antonin_poche.md): A clerk at the bank who provides key testimony.
- [Captain Warth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/captain_warth.md): A military man and acquaintance of the de Clamerans.
- [Countess de la Verberie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/countess_de_la_verberie.md): Valentine's proud and aristocratic mother.
- [Lord Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/lord_murray.md): An Englishman who plays a role in the past events.
- [James Spencer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/james_spencer.md): An associate of the de Clameran brothers.
- [Sigault](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/sigault.md): A notary involved in the family's legal affairs.
- [Janouille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/janouille.md): A loyal servant of the de Clameran family.
- [Beaucaire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/beauclaire.md): A name mentioned in connection with the past.
- [M. Jacobson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/file_no_113_se/characters/m_jacobson.md): A jeweler consulted during the investigation.

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