# The Crystal Stopper — Character guide

> Key figures in The Crystal Stopper by Maurice Leblanc.

- [Arsène Lupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/arsene_lupin.md): Master criminal and gentleman thief, central protagonist orchestrating the plot.
- [Alexis Daubrecq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/alexis_daubrecq.md): Sinister antagonist and blackmailer holding a deadly secret over Lupin.
- [Clarisse Mergy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/clarisse_mergy.md): Mother of Gilbert, desperate to save her son from execution.
- [Gilbert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/gilbert.md): Young man condemned to death, entangled in Daubrecq's schemes.
- [Prasville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/prasville.md): Police secretary-general, former barrister and explorer, Lupin's adversary.
- [Vaucheray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/vaucheray.md): Gilbert's accomplice, also sentenced to death for the crime.
- [Victoire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/victoire.md): Lupin's loyal former nurse and confidante, aids his plans.
- [Sébastiani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/sebastiani.md): Police inspector working under Prasville on the case.
- [Masher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/masher.md): Criminal associate of Lupin, promised forgiveness if he succeeds.
- [Stanislas Vorenglade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/vorenglade.md): Friend of Clarisse Mergy, assists in the rescue efforts.
- [Jacques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/jacques.md): Clarisse Mergy's young son, kidnapped by Daubrecq.
- [D'Albufex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/d_albufex.md): Marquis involved in the political intrigue surrounding the crystal stopper.
- [Growler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/growler.md): Lupin's loyal dog, used in the investigation.
- [Léonard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/leonard.md): Daubrecq's brutish servant and henchman.
- [Germineaux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/germineaux.md): Police official involved in the case against Gilbert.
- [Achille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/achille.md): Lupin's accomplice, helps with disguises and logistics.
- [Michel Beaumont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/michel_beaumont.md): Alias used by Lupin during the investigation.
- [Victorien Mergy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/victorien_mergy.md): Clarisse Mergy's deceased husband, mentioned in backstory.
- [Chief-Inspector Blanchon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/blanchon.md): Police inspector in charge of the initial arrests.
- [Euphrasie Rousselot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/euphrasie_rousselot.md): Daubrecq's housekeeper, provides information to Lupin.
- [Brindebois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/brindebois.md): Old friend of Lupin, helps with the investigation.
- [Antoine Mergy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/antoine_mergy.md): Clarisse Mergy's brother, assists in the plot.
- [Marie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_crystal_stopper_se/characters/marie.md): Nun at the convent where Clarisse stays.

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