# Shadowed by Death explained — The Confessions of Arsène Lupin

> Chapter companion for The Confessions of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc.

## What happens

Lupin, posing as Paul Daubreuil, investigates attempts on Jeanne Darcieux's life. He discovers that her stepfather, M. Darcieux, is the culprit, motivated by financial ruin if Jeanne comes of age and marries. Lupin exposes the truth during a nighttime confrontation, revealing that Jeanne is not Darcieux's biological daughter.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Identity

M. Darcieux deceives everyone about his relationship to Jeanne and his murderous intentions.

### Family and Betrayal

A stepfather attempts to kill his stepdaughter for financial gain.

## Character check-ins

### Arsène Lupin

Investigates the attempts on Jeanne's life, posing as Paul Daubreuil.

### Jeanne Darcieux

Target of the murder attempts; discovered to be the stepdaughter of M. Darcieux.

### Farmer Goussot

Mentioned as a local figure; not directly involved in this chapter.

## Key lines

> She is not M. Darcieux's daughter!

Jeanne is not the biological daughter of M. Darcieux.

_Lupin reveals the truth about Jeanne's parentage._

> I spent my day in the town-halls of the Paris municipalities. I searched the registers, I interviewed two solicitors, I have seen all the documents.

Lupin conducted research in Paris, examining records and consulting lawyers.

_Lupin explains his investigative process._

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