# The Slaves of Paris — Character guide

> Key figures in The Slaves of Paris by Émile Gaboriau.

- [Louis Norbert de Champdoce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/louis_norbert_de_champdoce.md): A young nobleman entangled in a web of debt and family honor.
- [André](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/andre.md): A loyal friend and confidant to Norbert, often aiding him.
- [Diana de Laurebourg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/diana_de_laurebourg.md): A mysterious and beautiful woman central to the plot's intrigue.
- [Daddy Tantaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/daddy_tantaine.md): A cunning and manipulative old criminal mastermind.
- [Baptiste Mascarin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/baptiste_mascarin.md): A clever and amiable rogue who works with Tantaine.
- [Paul Violaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/paul_violaine.md): A character involved in the financial schemes of the story.
- [Catenac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/catenac.md): A lawyer or businessman entangled in the criminal underworld.
- [Gaston de Gandelu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/gaston_de_gandelu.md): A young man from a family caught up in financial ruin.
- [Daumon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/daumon.md): A dangerous and cunning acquaintance of the main characters.
- [Sabine de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/sabine_de_mussidan.md): A young woman of noble birth, central to a romantic subplot.
- [Toto Chupin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/toto_chupin.md): A streetwise young man who becomes involved with the criminals.
- [M. de Breulh-Faverlay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_de_breulh_faverlay.md): A nobleman and suitor to Sabine de Mussidan.
- [Florestan Mascarin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/florestan_mascarin.md): A loyal associate of the criminal Mascarin.
- [Dr. Hortebise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/dr_hortebise.md): A doctor who provides medical advice and is part of the scheme.
- [Van Klopen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/van_klopen.md): A wealthy and influential figure in the story.
- [Little Rose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/little_rose.md): A young woman who gets a promotion and becomes involved.
- [Marie de Puymandour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/marie_de_puymandour.md): A young woman of noble birth, connected to the Champdoce mystery.
- [Flavia Rigal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/flavia_rigal.md): A beautiful woman involved in the criminal underworld.
- [Perpignan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/perpignan.md): A wily and cunning character in the story.
- [Beaumarchef](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/beaumarchef.md): A master craftsman or employer of Chupin.
- [Count Octave de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/count_octave_de_mussidan.md): The father of Sabine, a nobleman with financial troubles.
- [M. Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_lecoq.md): A detective who appears later in the story to solve crimes.
- [Duke de Champdoce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/duke_de_champdoce.md): The miserly father of Louis Norbert de Champdoce.
- [Marquis Henri de Croisenois](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/marquis_henri_de_croisenois.md): The father of George, a nobleman of high standing.
- [Diana de Mussidan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/diana_de_mussidan.md): A miserable woman, possibly a relative of the Mussidan family.
- [Verminet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/verminet.md): A character involved in financial dealings.
- [Zora Chantemille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/zora_chantemille.md): A mysterious woman with an alias, involved in the plot.
- [Caroline Schimmel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/caroline_schimmel.md): A woman with a role in the story's events.
- [Viscountess de Bois Arden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/viscountess_de_bois_arden.md): A noblewoman, possibly the same as Madame de Bois Arden.
- [Françoise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/francoise.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.
- [Mother Brigaut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/mother_brigaut.md): An older woman, possibly a servant or neighbor.
- [Madame Loupins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/madame_loupins.md): A female character, possibly a shopkeeper.
- [Marchioness d'Arlanges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/marchioness_darlanges.md): A marchioness, possibly related to Diana.
- [Dowager Countess of Chevanche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/dowager_countess_of_chevanche.md): An elderly countess mentioned in passing.
- [M. Loupins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/characters/m_loupins.md): A male character, possibly husband of Madame Loupins.

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