# Monsieur Lecoq — Character guide

> Key figures in Monsieur Lecoq by Émile Gaboriau.

- [Monsieur Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/monsieur_lecoq.md): A brilliant young detective who investigates a mysterious crime at the Poivrière.
- [Maurice d'Escorval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/maurice_descoval.md): The son of Baron d'Escorval, deeply in love with Marie-Anne Lacheneur.
- [Martial de Sairmeuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/martial_de_sairmeuse.md): A proud young nobleman who returns to France and becomes entangled in local conflicts.
- [Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/lacheneur.md): A former nobleman turned peasant leader, father of Marie-Anne and Jean.
- [Mme. d'Escorval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/madame_descoval.md): The devoted wife of Baron d'Escorval and mother of Maurice.
- [Blanche de Courtornieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/blanche_de_courtornieu.md): A beautiful but manipulative young woman who becomes Martial's love interest.
- [M. Segmuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/m_segmuller.md): The examining magistrate who works closely with Lecoq on the case.
- [Jean Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/jean_lacheneur.md): The hot-headed son of Lacheneur, involved in the conspiracy against the nobility.
- [Father Chupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/father_chupin.md): A cunning and disreputable peasant who spies for Lecoq.
- [Eugène Chanlouineau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/eugene_chanlouineau.md): A heroic peasant who loves Marie-Anne and sacrifices himself for her.
- [Polyte Chupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/polyte_chupin.md): The son of Father Chupin, a petty criminal involved in the initial crime.
- [Gevrol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/gevrol.md): A police inspector who is often jealous of Lecoq's success.
- [Father Absinthe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/father_absinthe.md): An old, loyal police officer who assists Lecoq.
- [Marie-Anne Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/marie_anne_lacheneur.md): The noble-hearted daughter of Lacheneur, loved by Maurice and Chanlouineau.
- [Duc de Sairmeuse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/duc_de_sairmeuse.md): The father of Martial, a proud and influential nobleman.
- [Aunt Medea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/aunt_medea.md): A meddlesome relative who accompanies Blanche de Courtornieu.
- [Corporal Bavois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/corporal_bavois.md): An old soldier loyal to the d'Escorval family.
- [Widow Chupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/widow_chupin.md): The wife of Father Chupin, a coarse and violent woman.
- [Mme. Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/madame_lacheneur.md): The wife of Lacheneur, a quiet and suffering woman.
- [Monsieur Tabaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/monsieur_tabaret.md): An elderly amateur detective and mentor to Lecoq.
- [Marquis de Courtornieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/marquis_de_courtornieu.md): The father of Blanche, a senile and reclusive nobleman.
- [Baron d'Escorval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/baron_descoval.md): The father of Maurice, a respected magistrate and royalist.
- [Abbé Midon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/abbe_midon.md): A kind and wise priest who aids the d'Escorval family.
- [Poignot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/poignot.md): A peasant who provides information to Lecoq.
- [Toinon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/toinon.md): A virtuous peasant girl who helps the conspirators.
- [Chelteux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/chelteux.md): A young nobleman and friend of Martial de Sairmeuse.
- [M. Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/m_simpson.md): An Englishman who appears briefly in the story.
- [M. Otto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/m_otto.md): A German servant of the Sairmeuse family.
- [Balstain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/balstain.md): A peasant who testifies in the investigation.
- [Fritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/fritz.md): A German servant in the Sairmeuse household.
- [Bibiaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/bibiaine.md): A peasant woman who provides information.
- [Tirauclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/tirauclair.md): An old soldier who assists the investigation.
- [Fouché](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/fouche.md): The historical Minister of Police, mentioned in the story.
- [Béranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/beranger.md): A French poet referenced in the narrative.

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