Character guide

Michael Lanyard

major

Also known as Lanyard, Monsieur Lanyard, the Lone Wolf, Mr. Lanyard, Lanyard's, Lanyard’s

A reformed jewel thief known as the Lone Wolf, drawn back into intrigue and danger.

Comte Remy de Morbihan

major

Also known as De Morbihan, Monsieur le Comte Remy de Morbihan, Count Remy de Morbihan, Count, Morbihan, De Morbihan

A cunning and aristocratic adversary who schemes against Lanyard.

Lucia Bannon

major

Also known as the girl, Lucia, Lucia Bannon, Bannon, Miss Bannon, Mademoiselle Bannon

A young woman entangled in the plot, often referred to as 'the girl'.

Marcel Troyon

supporting

Also known as Marcel, Troyon, the pseudo Marcel Troyon, Marcel the wretched, Papa Troyon

A forger and artist whose death sets events in motion.

Mr. Wertheimer

supporting

Also known as Wertheimer

A wealthy and influential figure involved in the criminal underworld.

Roddy

supporting

Also known as Even Roddy

A loyal associate or friend of Lanyard, often aiding him.

Bourke

supporting

Also known as Finally Bourke

A detective or police officer pursuing Lanyard.

Adolph Ekstrom

supporting

Also known as Ekstrom, Captain Ekstrom

A sea captain involved in smuggling or illicit transport.

Ware Bannon

supporting

Also known as Mr. Bannon, Bannon, Archer Bannon, Monsieur Bannon

Lucia's father or relative, caught up in the criminal plot.

Popinot

supporting

Also known as the Santé, the stout Popinot, Monsieur Popinot

A prison warden or police official at the Santé.

Madame Hélène Omber

supporting

Also known as Madame Omber, Madame

A mysterious and influential woman with ties to the underworld.

Monsieur Hector Ducroy

minor

Also known as Ducroy, Impatiently Ducroy

A government official or bureaucrat involved in the case.

Captain Vauquelin

minor

Also known as Vauquelin, Temporarily Vauquelin

A police captain investigating the crimes.

Lucy Shannon

minor

Also known as Shannon, Miss Shannon

A young woman connected to the Bannon family.

Madame Troyon

minor

Also known as Troyon

Marcel Troyon's wife or mother, involved in the aftermath.

Sidonie

minor

A maid or servant in the household.

Mr. Mysterious Smith

minor

Also known as Mysterious Smith, Mr. Smith, Smith

A shadowy figure with unknown motives.

Greggs

minor

Also known as Monsieur Greggs

An associate or servant of the villains.

Georges Huysman

minor

Also known as Huysman, the Huysman

A criminal or informant in the underworld.

Pierre Lamier

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.

Monsieur Omber

minor

Madame Omber's husband, briefly referenced.