# The Hollow Needle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc.

- [Isidore Beautrelet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/isidore_beautrelet.md): A brilliant young schoolboy detective who pursues Arsène Lupin and uncovers the secret of the Hollow Needle.
- [Arsène Lupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/arsene_lupin.md): The gentleman burglar and master of disguise, central antagonist and occasional ally in the mystery.
- [Inspector Ganimard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/ganimard.md): A tenacious police inspector who repeatedly tries to capture Arsène Lupin.
- [Raymonde de Saint-Véran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/raymonde_de_saint_veran.md): A young woman involved in the mystery, connected to the de Gesvres household.
- [Comte de Gesvres](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/comte_de_gesvres.md): A nobleman whose estate becomes the scene of a crime and investigation.
- [M. Filleul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/m_filleul.md): A local magistrate or official involved in the early investigation.
- [Jean Daval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/daval.md): A secretary or servant who becomes a key figure in the crime.
- [Mlle. de Saint-Véran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/mlle_de_saint_veran.md): A relative of Raymonde, present at the de Gesvres château.
- [M. Massiban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/m_massiban.md): An elderly expert who assists Beautrelet with historical research.
- [Holmlock Shears](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/holmlock_shears.md): A famous English detective who briefly collaborates with Lupin.
- [Suzanne de Gesvres](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/suzanne_de_gesvres.md): Daughter of the Comte de Gesvres, a young woman at the château.
- [Victoire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/victoire.md): Lupin's former nurse and loyal accomplice.
- [Mme. de Villemon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/mme_de_villemon.md): A mysterious woman connected to the crime and Lupin's past.
- [Albert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/albert.md): A young accomplice or servant assisting Lupin.
- [M. Brédoux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/m_bredoux.md): A police officer or detective involved in the case.
- [Froberval](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/froberval.md): A local character who provides information to the investigators.
- [Gaffer Charel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/gaffer_charel.md): An old local who knows the legends of the region.
- [Baron Anfredi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/baron_anfredi.md): A nobleman who appears in the historical backstory.
- [Master Vatinel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/master_vatinel.md): A local craftsman or tradesman mentioned in the investigation.
- [Sergeant Quevillon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/sergeant_quevillon.md): A police sergeant assisting in the manhunt.
- [Étienne de Vaudreix](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/etienne_de_vaudreix.md): A friend or acquaintance of the de Gesvres family.
- [Sieur Charpenais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/charpenais.md): A historical figure referenced in the secret of the Needle.
- [Mr. E. B. Harlington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/mr_harlington.md): An American collector interested in the treasures.
- [M. de Larbeyrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/m_de_larbeyrie.md): A nobleman involved in the historical conspiracy.
- [Césarine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/cesarine.md): A female servant or accomplice in the Lupin network.
- [Cooley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/cooley.md): An American detective or agent pursuing Lupin.
- [Lacombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_hollow_needle_se/characters/lacombe.md): A minor police officer or local official.

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