Fantômas · Character
M. Henri Verbier
An enterprising man whose advances scandalize Thérèse.
minor
Also known as M. Verbier, Henri Verbier, Verbier
First appearance: i the genius of crime
M. Henri Verbier shows up with force in A Knockout Blow. The page is where that presence becomes real.
New superintendent recently arrived from Cairo; questions staff about the robbery and shows romantic interest in Mlle.
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In A Knockout Blow: New superintendent recently arrived from Cairo; questions staff about the robbery and shows romantic interest in Mlle. Jeanne. Later, in XIII: Thérèse’s Future: Referred to as Barbey, Rambert's…
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