# The Lerouge Case — Character guide

> Key figures in The Lerouge Case by Émile Gaboriau.

- [M. Daburon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_daburon.md): A magistrate investigating the Lerouge murder case, deeply involved in the legal proceedings.
- [Noel Gerdy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/noel_gerdy.md): A central figure connected to the Lerouge murder and the Commarin family secrets.
- [Albert de Commarin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/albert_de_comarin.md): The young viscount and heir to the Commarin estate, entangled in the murder investigation.
- [Widow Lerouge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/widow_lerouge.md): The murdered woman whose death sets the plot in motion.
- [Claire d'Arlange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/claire_darlange.md): Albert's fiancée, a young woman of noble birth caught in the scandal.
- [M. Tabaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_tabaret.md): An amateur detective and retired lawyer who assists in solving the case.
- [Juliette Chaffour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/juliette_chaffour.md): A key witness and housekeeper with knowledge of the Lerouge household.
- [Madame Gerdy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/madame_gerdy.md): Noel's mother, a woman with a past tied to the Commarin family.
- [Count Rheteau de Commarin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/count_rheteau_de_comarin.md): The elderly count, father of Albert, with a hidden past.
- [Gevrol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/gevrol.md): A police detective involved in the initial investigation.
- [M. Clergeot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_clergeot.md): A notary involved in the legal affairs of the characters.
- [Valerie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/valerie.md): A woman connected to the Commarin family's past.
- [Dr. Herve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/dr_herve.md): A doctor who examines the body and provides medical testimony.
- [Madame Tabaret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/madame_tabaret.md): Tabaret's housekeeper and a minor figure in his household.
- [Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/lecoq.md): A young police officer who assists in the investigation.
- [M. Lubin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_lubin.md): A clerk or official in the legal system.
- [Constant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/constant.md): A police officer or assistant to the investigators.
- [Germain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/germain.md): A servant or minor functionary in the story.
- [Marchioness d'Arlange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/marchioness_darlange.md): Claire's mother, a noblewoman concerned with family honor.
- [Mannette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/mannette.md): A servant or minor character in the Lerouge household.
- [Countess de Commarin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/countess_de_comarin.md): The late countess, mother of Albert, mentioned in backstory.
- [Old Tirauclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/old_tirauclair.md): A minor character, possibly a clerk or associate.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/joseph.md): A young servant or messenger in the story.
- [Charlotte](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/charlotte.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.
- [Denis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/denis.md): A minor character, possibly a police officer or clerk.
- [La Jonchere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/la_jonchere.md): A location or minor character mentioned in passing.
- [M. Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_martin.md): A minor character, possibly a witness or official.
- [Captain Gervais](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/captain_gervais.md): A military man mentioned in the narrative.
- [M. Balan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/m_balan.md): A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.
- [Mademoiselle Schmidt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/mademoiselle_schmidt.md): A minor female character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Mademoiselle Goello](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/mademoiselle_goello.md): An elderly relative of Claire d'Arlange.
- [Marie Pierre Lerouge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_lerouge_case_se/characters/marie_pierre_lerouge.md): The deceased husband of the Widow Lerouge, mentioned in backstory.

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