Memoirs of Arsène Lupin · Character
Beaumagnan
The unseen hand behind prowling emissaries and buried secrets, a man whose name alone makes allies reconsider their courage.
major
Also known as Monsieur Beaumagnan
First appearance: Memoirs of Arsène Lupin
As a major figure in Memoirs of Arsène Lupin, Beaumagnan is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
An antagonist who opposes Lupin, representing the forces of law and order.
Beaumagnan appears in Memoirs of Arsène Lupin as major figure.
Beaumagnan first appears in 0001 memoirs of ars ne lupin.
With Ralph d'Andresy (rivalry): Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes conflict of wits and power. With Josephine Balsamo (rivalry): Beaumagnan and Josephine are adversaries, often clashing over their conflicting goals and loyalties. With Baron Godfrey d'Etigues (professional): Baron Godfrey and Beaumagnan have a professional alliance or employer-employee relationship, often cooperating.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core conspirators and victims
- Supporting and historical figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Ralph d'Andresy
rivalry · negative
Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes… How this plays out →
- Josephine Balsamo
rivalry · negative
- Baron Godfrey d'Etigues
professional · ambivalent
- Josine
professional · ambivalent
- Ralph d'Andresy
rivalry · negative
Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes… How this plays out →
- Ralph d'Andresy
rivalry · negative
Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes… How this plays out →
- Josephine Balsamo
rivalry · negative
- Baron Godfrey d'Etigues
professional · ambivalent
- Josephine Balsamo
rivalry · negative
- Baron Godfrey d'Etigues
professional · ambivalent
- Josine
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Beaumagnan in Memoirs of Arsène LupinIn the story
Beaumagnan appears across 15 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Memoirs of Arsène Lupin
- I: Arsène Lupin at Twenty
- II: Josephine Balsamo Born in 1788
- III: A Tribunal of the Inquisition
- The Sinking Boat
- VI: Detectives and Policemen
- VII: The Delights of Capua
- VIII: Two Wills
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Chapter companion notes
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