The Lerouge Case · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Lerouge Case by Émile Gaboriau.
M. Daburon
major
Also known as Daburon, simple M. Daburon, VII M. Daburon, But M. Daburon, XVI M. Daburon
A magistrate investigating the Lerouge murder case, deeply involved in the legal proceedings.
Noel Gerdy
major
Also known as Noel, M. Noel, mother Gerdy, M. Noel Gerdy, Gerdy, M. Gerdy, worthy M. Gerdy
A central figure connected to the Lerouge murder and the Commarin family secrets.
Albert de Commarin
major
Also known as M. de Commarin, M. Albert, Albert, young M. de Commarin, de Commarin, Albert de Commarin, Commarin, Mechanically Albert, Viscount Albert de Commarin, the Viscount Albert de Commarin, a Viscount de Commarin, Viscount de Commarin, The Viscount de Commarin
The young viscount and heir to the Commarin estate, entangled in the murder investigation.
Widow Lerouge
major
Also known as the Widow Lerouge, Lerouge, Noel, The Widow Lerouge, Widow Lerouge Noel, the murdered Widow Lerouge, Claudine Lerouge, Claudine, Poor Claudine
The murdered woman whose death sets the plot in motion.
Claire d'Arlange
major
Also known as Claire, Mademoiselle d'Arlange, Mademoiselle Claire, Mademoiselle, mademoiselle, Mademoiselle Claire d'Arlange
Albert's fiancée, a young woman of noble birth caught in the scandal.
M. Tabaret
major
Also known as old Tabaret, Tabaret, dear M. Tabaret, III M. Tabaret, poor old Tabaret, wretched Tabaret, Old Tabaret, XIV Old Tabaret, XVIII Old Tabaret, Cunning old Tabaret
An amateur detective and retired lawyer who assists in solving the case.
Juliette Chaffour
supporting
Also known as Juliette, Madame Juliette, Madame Juliette Chaffour, Madame Chaffour, Madame
A key witness and housekeeper with knowledge of the Lerouge household.
Madame Gerdy
supporting
Also known as the defunct Gerdy, Gerdy, Madame, Madame d'Arlange, the worthy Madame Gerdy
Noel's mother, a woman with a past tied to the Commarin family.
Count Rheteau de Commarin
supporting
Also known as Rheteau de Commarin, the Rheteau de Commarin, the Count de Commarin, The Count de Commarin, Count de Commarin, Count
The elderly count, father of Albert, with a hidden past.
Gevrol
supporting
Also known as the celebrated Gevrol, M. Gevrol, Poor Gevrol
A police detective involved in the initial investigation.
M. Clergeot
minor
Also known as Clergeot, old Clergeot, old shark Clergeot
A notary involved in the legal affairs of the characters.
Valerie
minor
Also known as Valerie
A woman connected to the Commarin family's past.
Dr. Herve
minor
Also known as Herve
A doctor who examines the body and provides medical testimony.
Madame Tabaret
minor
Also known as Madame d'Arlange, old Tabaret
Tabaret's housekeeper and a minor figure in his household.
Lecoq
minor
Also known as Lecoq
A young police officer who assists in the investigation.
M. Lubin
minor
Also known as Lubin
A clerk or official in the legal system.
Constant
minor
Also known as M. Constant
A police officer or assistant to the investigators.
Germain
minor
Also known as M. Germain
A servant or minor functionary in the story.
Marchioness d'Arlange
minor
Also known as the Marchioness d'Arlange
Claire's mother, a noblewoman concerned with family honor.
Mannette
minor
Also known as Mannette, Manette
A servant or minor character in the Lerouge household.
Countess de Commarin
minor
Also known as the Countess de Commarin, The Countess de Commarin
The late countess, mother of Albert, mentioned in backstory.
Old Tirauclair
minor
Also known as Tirauclair, M. Tirauclair
A minor character, possibly a clerk or associate.
Joseph
minor
Also known as young Joseph
A young servant or messenger in the story.
Charlotte
minor
Also known as Charlotte
A minor female character, possibly a servant.
Denis
minor
Also known as M. Denis
A minor character, possibly a police officer or clerk.
La Jonchere
minor
Also known as La Jonchere
A location or minor character mentioned in passing.
M. Martin
minor
Also known as M. Martin
A minor character, possibly a witness or official.
Captain Gervais
minor
Also known as Gervais
A military man mentioned in the narrative.
M. Balan
minor
Also known as Balan
A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.
Mademoiselle Schmidt
minor
Also known as Schmidt, mademoiselle
A minor female character, possibly a governess or companion.
Mademoiselle Goello
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle d'Arlange, old Mademoiselle de Goello
An elderly relative of Claire d'Arlange.
Marie Pierre Lerouge
minor
Also known as Pierre Lerouge
The deceased husband of the Widow Lerouge, mentioned in backstory.
