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Jean Doudeville

One of the Doudeville brothers, Lupin's trusted lieutenant, dining in a frock-coat while his chief hunts a waiter's wrist.

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Also known as Jean, Doudeville, the brothers Doudeville

First appearance: Prince Sernine at Work

As a supporting figure in 813, Jean Doudeville is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

One of the Doudeville brothers, acting as an inspector under M.

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Jean Doudeville is the respectable face of Lupin's operation, the man who can sit in a fashionable restaurant with the serious air of a magistrate and attract no attention at all. He takes his orders, shares the cigars, and watches his chief unravel an ambush over dinner, which is exactly the kind of work he is kept for. He matters because Lupin's schemes need men who can pass, and the Doudeville brothers are the quiet machinery that makes the flamboyance possible.

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Kesselbach murder investigation core
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Supporting cast and Lupin's network

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Jean Doudeville is a loyal ally and friend to Lupin, often assisting him in his schemes. How this plays out →
Arsène Lupin
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Jean Doudeville is a loyal ally and friend to Lupin, often assisting him in his schemes. How this plays out →

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Prince Sernine at Work
One of the Doudeville brothers, acting as an inspector under M. Lenormand while reporting to Prince Sernine.
V: M. Lenormand at Work
One of the Doudeville brothers; works as a detective for Lenormand while posing as Lupin's accomplice, guarding Pierre Leduc.
VIII: The Olive-Green Frock-Coat
Lupin's accomplice present at the scene; handcuffs Lupin and receives whispered instructions.
Santé Palace
One of the Doudeville brothers, acting as a detective during Lupin's transfer. He whispers updates to Lupin about Geneviève, Mrs. Kesselbach, and Steinweg.
X: Lupin's Great Scheme
One of the Doudeville brothers, he helps maintain Lupin's coded correspondence from outside the prison.
XIII: The Seven Scoundrels
Sent by Lupin to Veldenz to obtain the birth certificate of the Chevalier de Malreich; later meets Lupin at the Restaurant Buffalo and accompanies him to Caillard's restaurant.
XV: The Map of Europe
Mentioned as having visited Malreich in prison; relays news that Malreich is still incarcerated and awaiting execution.

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