813 · Character
Louis de Malreich
The shadowy Malreich whose name surfaces in the Kesselbach case like a signature written in disappearing ink, linking a murdered man to a family of exiles.
supporting
Also known as Malreich, de Malreich, Louis
First appearance: xiii the seven scoundrels
As a supporting figure in 813, Louis de Malreich is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The enemy orchestrating the ambush; captured by Lupin without resistance.
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Malreich belongs to the ruined clan of de Malreich, brother to Altenheim and Isilda, and his conduct during the ambush at Mrs. Kesselbach's house shows a mind that plans in ambushes rather than moves. He is the ghost…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Malreich family and associates
- Protagonist
- Kesselbach murder investigation core
- Supporting cast and Lupin's network
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Lupin experiences his most intense emotional and psychological pea…
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- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Louis de Malreich is a cunning and dangerous opponent for Lupin, with a deep personal… How this plays out →
- Dolores Kesselbach
psychological · negative
- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Louis de Malreich is a cunning and dangerous opponent for Lupin, with a deep personal… How this plays out →
- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Louis de Malreich is a cunning and dangerous opponent for Lupin, with a deep personal… How this plays out →
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See Louis de Malreich in xiii the seven scoundrels