Character guide

Patrice Belval

major

Also known as Captain Belval, Belval, Armand, Armand Patrice Belval, Armand Belval

A French captain and the central protagonist, investigating a mysterious conspiracy.

Coralie

major

Also known as Little Mother Coralie, Madame Coralie, Louise Coralie Countess Odolavitch, Coralie Essarès

A mysterious woman connected to Patrice, central to the plot's romantic and tragic elements.

Don Luis Perenna

major

Also known as Luis, Luis Perenna

A master detective and adventurer, often aiding the investigation with his cunning.

Siméon Diodokis

supporting

Also known as old Siméon, Siméon, Diodokis, M. Siméon, Sim

An elderly, wealthy Greek banker with a hidden agenda and a key role in the mystery.

Ya-Bon

supporting

Also known as Bon, Master Ya-Bon, Poor Ya-Bon

A loyal Senegalese servant and companion to Don Luis, known for his strength and devotion.

Essarès Bey

major

Also known as Essarès, The terrible Essarès

A powerful and sinister Turkish figure, a primary antagonist in the story.

M. Masseron

supporting

Also known as Masseron

A police official involved in the investigation, often skeptical of Patrice's theories.

Bournef

minor

Also known as Meanwhile Bournef

A shady character and accomplice to the villains, involved in criminal schemes.

Colonel Fakhi

minor

Also known as Fakhi

A Turkish colonel and ally of Essarès Bey, involved in the conspiracy.

Arsène Lupin

minor

Also known as Lupin

The legendary gentleman thief, who appears in disguise or is referenced as a mastermind.

M. Amédée Vacherot

minor

Also known as Amédée Vacherot, M. Vacherot, Vacherot, old Vacherot

A lawyer or notary involved in legal matters related to the case.

M. Valenglay

minor

Also known as Valenglay

A high-ranking official, possibly a minister, who oversees the investigation.

Mme. Mosgranem

minor

Also known as Mosgranem

A female character, possibly a housekeeper or witness in the story.

Dr. Géradec

minor

Also known as Victim Dr. Géradec, Géradec

A doctor who becomes a victim, his death triggering part of the plot.

Grégoire

minor

Also known as One Grégoire

A minor character, possibly a servant or local informant.

Berthou

minor

A sailor or crew member on the Belle Hélène.

Mustapha Rovalaïof

minor

Also known as Mustapha

A Russian or Turkish character, possibly an ally or enemy of Don Luis.

Count Odolavitch

minor

A nobleman, husband of Coralie, whose death is a key plot point.