# The Chink in the Armour — Character guide

> Key figures in The Chink in the Armour by Marie Belloc Lowndes.

- [Sylvia Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/sylvia_bailey.md): A young English widow who becomes entangled with the mysterious Wachners at Lacville.
- [Madame Wolsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/madame_wolsky.md): A fortune-teller at Lacville who warns Sylvia of danger and becomes a key figure in the mystery.
- [William Chester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/william_chester.md): A young Englishman who befriends Sylvia and grows suspicious of the Wachners' intentions.
- [Comte Paul de Virieu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/comte_de_virieu.md): A French aristocrat and gambler who is drawn into the dangerous circle around Sylvia.
- [Monsieur Wachner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/monsieur_wachner.md): The enigmatic husband of Madame Wachner, whose true nature is gradually revealed.
- [Madame Cagliostra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/madame_cagliostra.md): A rival fortune-teller at Lacville who provides cryptic warnings to Sylvia.
- [M. Polperro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/polperro.md): A cheerful Frenchman who frequents the casino and provides comic relief.
- [Madame Malfait](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/madame_malfait.md): A woman at Lacville who becomes a victim of the Wachners' schemes.
- [Monsieur Malfait](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/monsieur_malfait.md): The husband of Madame Malfait, who seeks revenge for her death.
- [George Bailey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/george_bailey.md): Sylvia's deceased husband, whose memory influences her decisions.
- [Marie-Anne d'Eglemont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/marie_anne_deglemont.md): A young woman mentioned in connection with the Wachners' past.
- [L'Ami Fritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/l_ami_fritz.md): A nickname or reference used in conversation, possibly related to the Wachners.
- [Madame Polperro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/madame_polperro.md): The wife of M. Polperro, briefly mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mrs. Meeks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/mrs_meeks.md): An Englishwoman at Lacville who interacts with Sylvia.
- [The Englishman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/the_englishman.md): A generic Englishman at the casino, possibly a minor acquaintance.
- [The Empress Eugénie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/the_empress_eugenie.md): A historical figure mentioned in passing, not a character in the story.
- [The Marquis de Para](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/the_marquis_de_para.md): A gentleman-in-waiting to the Empress, mentioned in a historical context.
- [Sophie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/sophie.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a servant.
- [Duchesse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/duchesse.md): A titled woman mentioned in correspondence or conversation.
- [Annette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chink_in_the_armour_se/characters/annette.md): A minor character, possibly a maid or acquaintance.

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