Memoirs of Arsène Lupin · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Memoirs of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc.
Ralph d'Andresy
major
Also known as Ralph, Vicomte Ralph d'Andresy
The narrator and focal character, a young vicomte drawn into a web of intrigue.
Josephine Balsamo
major
Also known as Josephine Pellegrini, Balsamo, Countess of Cagliostro
A mysterious and powerful woman with a hidden past, central to the plot.
Beaumagnan
major
Also known as Monsieur Beaumagnan
A formidable antagonist and leader of a secret society.
Clarice d'Etigues
supporting
Also known as Clarice, Mademoiselle d'Etigues
A gentle young woman and love interest, caught in dangerous schemes.
Leonard
supporting
A loyal and capable ally to Ralph, often involved in action.
Josine
supporting
Also known as little Josine
A young girl with a mysterious connection to the main events.
Baron Godfrey d'Etigues
supporting
Also known as Godfrey d'Etigues, The Baron
Clarice's father, a nobleman involved in the unfolding drama.
Bridget Rousselin
supporting
Also known as Mademoiselle Rousselin
A young woman with knowledge of key secrets.
Count Oscar de Bennetot
supporting
Also known as Oscar de Bennetot, Bennetot
A nobleman entangled in the conspiracy.
Mother Vasseur
minor
An old woman who provides shelter and information.
Dominique
minor
A servant or helper in the household.
Widow Rousselin
minor
Also known as Madam Rousselin, old Rousselin
Bridget's mother, keeper of dangerous family secrets.
Denis Saint-Hébert
minor
Also known as Saint-Hébert
A minor nobleman involved in the intrigue.
George d'Isneauval
minor
A friend or associate of the main characters.
Prince Lavosneff
minor
A foreign prince with a role in the plot.
Valentine
minor
A woman with a brief but notable appearance.
The Glowworm
minor
A mysterious figure or alias used in the story.
Theophrastus Lupin
minor
Also known as Lupin
An ancestor of Arsène Lupin, mentioned in the narrative.
Corbus
minor
Also known as Old Corbus, The Corbus
A local character with knowledge of the area.
Marquis de Rolleville
minor
Also known as Rolleville
A nobleman appearing in the story.
Rufus d'Estiers
minor
A character with a minor role in the plot.
Jaubert
minor
Also known as Monsieur Jaubert
A cardinal or church official involved in events.
D'Ormont
minor
A minor nobleman mentioned in the narrative.
Marquise de Belmonte
minor
A noblewoman with a brief appearance.
Chevalier des Aubes
minor
Also known as des Aubes
A knight or nobleman appearing in the story.
Joseph Balsamo
minor
A historical figure referenced as an ancestor of Josephine.
Brother Nicolas
minor
A monk or religious figure in the story.
