Character guide

Arsène Lupin

major

Also known as Lupin, Master Lupin, Master Arsène Lupin, M. Lupin, Arsène

Master criminal and gentleman thief, central protagonist orchestrating the plot.

Alexis Daubrecq

major

Also known as Daubrecq, M. Daubrecq, M. Nicole, the Daubrecq bird

Sinister antagonist and blackmailer holding a deadly secret over Lupin.

Clarisse Mergy

major

Also known as Mergy, Clarisse, Mme. Mergy

Mother of Gilbert, desperate to save her son from execution.

Gilbert

major

Also known as Gilbert, Gilbert's

Young man condemned to death, entangled in Daubrecq's schemes.

Prasville

supporting

Also known as M. Prasville, Louis Prasville, Master Prasville, the famous Prasville

Police secretary-general, former barrister and explorer, Lupin's adversary.

Vaucheray

supporting

Also known as a Vaucheray

Gilbert's accomplice, also sentenced to death for the crime.

Victoire

supporting

Lupin's loyal former nurse and confidante, aids his plans.

Sébastiani

supporting

Police inspector working under Prasville on the case.

Masher

supporting

Also known as the Masher, The Masher

Criminal associate of Lupin, promised forgiveness if he succeeds.

Stanislas Vorenglade

supporting

Also known as Vorenglade, M. Vorenglade

Friend of Clarisse Mergy, assists in the rescue efforts.

Jacques

supporting

Also known as little Jacques

Clarisse Mergy's young son, kidnapped by Daubrecq.

D'Albufex

supporting

Also known as d'Albufex, M. le Marquis, The Marquis d'Albufex, Marquis

Marquis involved in the political intrigue surrounding the crystal stopper.

Growler

minor

Also known as the Growler, The Growler

Lupin's loyal dog, used in the investigation.

Léonard

minor

Also known as Léonard

Daubrecq's brutish servant and henchman.

Germineaux

minor

Police official involved in the case against Gilbert.

Jacob

minor

Also known as M. Jacob, Master Jacob

Daubrecq's lawyer and confidant.

Achille

minor

Lupin's accomplice, helps with disguises and logistics.

Michel Beaumont

minor

Also known as M. Michel Beaumont, Michel, de Beaumont

Alias used by Lupin during the investigation.

Victorien Mergy

minor

Also known as Victorien

Clarisse Mergy's deceased husband, mentioned in backstory.

Chief-Inspector Blanchon

minor

Also known as Blanchon, Chief-inspector Blanchon

Police inspector in charge of the initial arrests.

M. Lartigue

minor

Lawyer representing Gilbert in court.

Euphrasie Rousselot

minor

Also known as Euphrasie

Daubrecq's housekeeper, provides information to Lupin.

Brindebois

minor

Also known as Old Brindebois, old Brindebois

Old friend of Lupin, helps with the investigation.

Antoine Mergy

minor

Also known as Antoine

Clarisse Mergy's brother, assists in the plot.

Marie

minor

Also known as the Villa Marie-Thérèse

Nun at the convent where Clarisse stays.