Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes · Character
Ganimard
A veteran French detective whose patient logic and private obsession with Arsène Lupin make him the one pursuer Lupin never quite shakes.
supporting
Also known as Monsieur Ganimard, Detective Ganimard, Old Ganimard, Madame Ganimard
First appearance: Lottery Ticket No. 514
As a supporting figure in Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes, Ganimard is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Detective who attempts to capture Lupin during the exchange.
Ganimard works the d'Hautrec murder scene with methodical questions, dismantling alibis while his colleagues chase theories. He lacks the flash of a Dupin, but his independence and intuition earn him a seat at the magistrate's table. His long fascination with Lupin gives the investigation a personal edge that the Englishman's cold reasoning lacks.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Lupin's adversaries and associates
- Protagonist
- Crozon family and consul
- Minor figures and aliases
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it depicts the moment of Arsène Lupin’s apparent defeat and arrest…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Lupin's persistent police pursuer, who is constantly outwitted but remains determined to… How this plays out →
- Herlock Sholmes
professional · ambivalent
- Madame de Crozon
professional · positive
- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Lupin's persistent police pursuer, who is constantly outwitted but remains determined to… How this plays out →
- Arsène Lupin
rivalry · negative
Lupin's persistent police pursuer, who is constantly outwitted but remains determined to… How this plays out →
- Herlock Sholmes
professional · ambivalent
- Herlock Sholmes
professional · ambivalent
- Madame de Crozon
professional · positive
- Madame de Crozon
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Ganimard in Lottery Ticket No. 514In the story
Ganimard appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Ganimard in Lottery Ticket No. 514