Character guide

Isidore Beautrelet

major

Also known as M. Isidore Beautrelet, Beautrelet, young Isidore Beautrelet, young Beautrelet, M. Beautrelet, poor Isidore Beautrelet, Monsieur Isidore Beautrelet

A brilliant young schoolboy detective who pursues Arsène Lupin and uncovers the secret of the Hollow Needle.

Arsène Lupin

major

Also known as Lupin, Mme. Arsène Lupin, Arsène Lupin

The gentleman burglar and master of disguise, central antagonist and occasional ally in the mystery.

Inspector Ganimard

supporting

Also known as M. Ganimard, old Ganimard, a Ganimard, Inspector Ganimard

A tenacious police inspector who repeatedly tries to capture Arsène Lupin.

Raymonde de Saint-Véran

supporting

Also known as Raymonde, Raymonde de Saint - Véran

A young woman involved in the mystery, connected to the de Gesvres household.

Comte de Gesvres

supporting

Also known as the Comte de Gesvres, M. de Gesvres, Recognizing M. de Gesvres, de Gesvres, M. le Comte de Gesvres, The Comte de Gesvres, Monsieur le Comte

A nobleman whose estate becomes the scene of a crime and investigation.

M. Filleul

minor

Also known as Filleul

A local magistrate or official involved in the early investigation.

Jean Daval

minor

Also known as Daval

A secretary or servant who becomes a key figure in the crime.

Mlle. de Saint-Véran

minor

Also known as Mlle . de Saint - Véran, de Saint - Véran

A relative of Raymonde, present at the de Gesvres château.

M. Massiban

supporting

Also known as Massiban, this elderly Massiban

An elderly expert who assists Beautrelet with historical research.

Holmlock Shears

minor

Also known as Shears, Holmlock Shears.

A famous English detective who briefly collaborates with Lupin.

Suzanne de Gesvres

minor

Also known as Suzanne, de Gesvres

Daughter of the Comte de Gesvres, a young woman at the château.

Victoire

minor

Lupin's former nurse and loyal accomplice.

Mme. de Villemon

minor

Also known as Mme . de Villemon, the Dame de Villemon

A mysterious woman connected to the crime and Lupin's past.

Albert

minor

A young accomplice or servant assisting Lupin.

M. Brédoux

minor

Also known as Brédoux

A police officer or detective involved in the case.

Froberval

minor

A local character who provides information to the investigators.

Gaffer Charel

minor

Also known as Charel

An old local who knows the legends of the region.

Baron Anfredi

minor

Also known as Anfredi

A nobleman who appears in the historical backstory.

Master Vatinel

minor

A local craftsman or tradesman mentioned in the investigation.

Sergeant Quevillon

minor

Also known as Quevillon

A police sergeant assisting in the manhunt.

Dr. Delattre

minor

A doctor who examines the corpse.

Étienne de Vaudreix

minor

Also known as M. de Vaudreix, M. Étienne de Vaudreix, de Vaudreix, Vaudreix

A friend or acquaintance of the de Gesvres family.

Sieur Charpenais

minor

Also known as Charpenais

A historical figure referenced in the secret of the Needle.

Mr. E. B. Harlington

minor

Also known as Mr. Harlington, Harlington

An American collector interested in the treasures.

M. de Larbeyrie

minor

Also known as Larbeyrie

A nobleman involved in the historical conspiracy.

Césarine

minor

A female servant or accomplice in the Lupin network.

Cooley

minor

An American detective or agent pursuing Lupin.

Lacombe

minor

A minor police officer or local official.