File No. 113 · Character

Nina Gypsy

A pale, hollow-cheeked young woman who has wept herself red-eyed over Prosper and will walk into any trap rather than sit still with her grief.

supporting

Also known as Gypsy, Nina, Mme. Nina Gypsy, Mme. Gypsy

First appearance: i

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Prosper's mistress; Fanferlot convinces her to flee to the Archangel Hotel to avoid being used as evidence against Prosper.

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Nina Gypsy lodges under Mme. Alexandre's roof, where she is watched, protected, and quietly used as bait by a detective who hides in closets. When an anonymous note summons her to a public rendezvous near the Saint Jacques tower, she goes without hesitation, telling her landlady that she is too unfortunate to fear anything more. Her loyalty to Prosper and her reckless willingness to meet a stranger make her both a target and a thread the investigators cannot afford to lose.

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Character Web

22 connections

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Professional
Friendship
Other

Character groups

Main Investigation Cast
Military & Old Friends

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Fanferlot
professional · ambivalent
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his… How this plays out →
Prosper Bertomy
friendship · positive
Fanferlot
professional · ambivalent
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his… How this plays out →
Prosper Bertomy
friendship · positive
Fanferlot
professional · ambivalent
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his… How this plays out →
Prosper Bertomy
friendship · positive

Fanferlot
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his investigations.
Prosper Bertomy
Nina Gypsy is a loyal friend to Prosper, helping him navigate the underworld and gather evidence.
Fanferlot
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his investigations.
Prosper Bertomy
Nina Gypsy is a loyal friend to Prosper, helping him navigate the underworld and gather evidence.
Fanferlot
Fanferlot, a detective, uses Nina Gypsy as an informant and occasional accomplice in his investigations.
Prosper Bertomy
Nina Gypsy is a loyal friend to Prosper, helping him navigate the underworld and gather evidence.

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In the story

Nina Gypsy appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III
Prosper's mistress; Fanferlot convinces her to flee to the Archangel Hotel to avoid being used as evidence against Prosper.
V
Referred to as Mme. Gypsy; Prosper wrote a note to protect her, and the judge reveals her true identity as Palmyre Chocareille.
Chapter VI
Writes a threatening letter to Raoul de Lagors; is staying at the Archangel under the name Palmyre Chocareille and is visibly distressed.
VII
Thought of by Prosper as someone who would believe in his innocence; he longs to see her.
VIII
Mentioned as having been made humble and submissive by Verduret.
IX
Mentioned as having fled; De Clameran fears what she might reveal.
Chapter X
Mentioned as having sent a note to Verduret that misled him about the woman's identity.
XXII: The Catastrophe
Assigned by Verduret to watch Mme. Fauvel and her niece; reported conversations.
XXIII
Watches M. Fauvel through the keyhole, removes the bullets from his revolver, and sends Cavaillon to inform Verduret.
XXIV
Extracted the balls from M. Fauvel's revolver, preventing harm.
XXV
Arrives with Prosper at Lecoq's office; confesses her enduring love for Caldas (Lecoq) and begs for forgiveness.

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