# Ralph d'Andresy — Memoirs of Arsène Lupin character guide > Ralph d'Andresy in Memoirs of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Ralph, Vicomte Ralph d'Andresy **First appearance:** 0001-memoirs-of-ars-ne-lupin ## Who they are A young vicomte who picks locks and pockets secrets with the same cool hand he once offered for Clarice d'Etigues in marriage. ## Relationships ### [Josephine Balsamo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/josephine_balsamo) _romantic_ Josephine and Ralph share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by intense interactions and mutual devotion. ### [Beaumagnan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/beaumagnan) _rivalry_ Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes conflict of wits and power. ### [Clarice d'Etigues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/clarice_d_etigues) _romantic_ Clarice is deeply in love with Ralph, forming a romantic triangle that creates emotional tension. ### [Leonard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/leonard) _rivalry_ Leonard is a persistent foe of Ralph, engaging in frequent confrontations and schemes against him. ### [Baron Godfrey d'Etigues](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/baron_godfrey_d_etigues) _rivalry_ Baron Godfrey opposes Ralph, driven by personal vendetta or protective instincts toward his family. ### [Josine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/josine) _rivalry_ Josine is a dangerous enemy of Ralph, frequently plotting and acting against him. ### [Bridget Rousselin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/bridget_rousselin) _friendship_ Bridget is a loyal friend and ally to Ralph, supporting him in his endeavors. ### [Widow Rousselin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/widow_rousselin) _friendship_ Ralph has a friendly, protective relationship with Widow Rousselin, treating her with kindness and respect. ### [Theophrastus Lupin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/theophrastus_lupin) _family_ Theophrastus Lupin is Ralph's father, sharing a familial bond with underlying tension or admiration. ### [Count Oscar de Bennetot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/count_oscar_de_bennetot) _rivalry_ Count Oscar is a rival to Ralph, often opposing him in matters of honor or intrigue. ### [Josephine Balsamo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/josephine_balsamo) _romantic_ Josephine and Ralph share a deep, passionate romantic bond, marked by intense interactions and mutual devotion. ### [Beaumagnan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/beaumagnan) _rivalry_ Beaumagnan is a cunning antagonist to Ralph, constantly opposing him in a high-stakes conflict of wits and power. ## In the story ### [I: Arsène Lupin at Twenty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/i-ars-ne-lupin-at-twenty) Reveals his true name as Arsène Lupin; infiltrates the château and overhears the conspiracy. ### [II: Josephine Balsamo Born in 1788](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/ii-josephine-balsamo-born-in-1788) Observes the proceedings skeptically, laughing inwardly at the events but with some reservations. ### [III: A Tribunal of the Inquisition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/iii-a-tribunal-of-the-inquisition) Observes the tribunal from a hidden vantage point, feeling anxiety for Josephine and contemplating intervention. ### [The Sinking Boat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/iv-the-sinking-boat) Rescues Josephine from the sinking boat, declares his love, and falls asleep beside her; wakes to find she has disappeared. ### [V: One of the Seven Branches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/v-one-of-the-seven-branches) Falls deeply in love with Josephine Balsamo, abandoning thoughts of Clarice. Steals a metal stem and is rescued by Josephine. ### [VI: Detectives and Policemen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/vi-detectives-and-policemen) Professes his love to Josephine, offers his aid, and becomes disillusioned after witnessing her theft. He is revealed to have a criminal past. ### [VII: The Delights of Capua](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/vii-the-delights-of-capua) Lives with Josephine on the Nonchalante, struggles with her criminal activities, and insists on following Beaumagnan into the theater. ### [VIII: Two Wills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/viii-two-wills) Imposes his will on Josephine, demanding clarity and threatening to leave; later decides to confront Beaumagnan. ### [IX: The Tarpeian Rock](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/ix-the-tarpeian-rock) Drugged and imprisoned by Josephine, he later confronts Beaumagnan and his associates, demanding the seven rings and threatening to expose their crime. ### [X: The Mutilated Hand](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/x-the-mutilated-hand) Grows increasingly disillusioned with Josephine, rescues Widow Rousselin, and ends their relationship. ### [XI: The Old Lighthouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/xi-the-old-lighthouse) Tormented by his love for Josephine and repulsed by her crimes; investigates the old lighthouse and is ambushed by Beaumagnan. ### [Madness and Genius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/xii-madness-and-genius) Bound and helpless, he tries to shield Clarice from Josephine's revelations and urges her to reveal the casket's inscription. ### [XIII: The Strongbox of the Monks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/xiii-the-strongbox-of-the-monks) Bound prisoner, freed by Clarice, escapes, later confronts the empty strongbox and swears vengeance. ### [XIV: The Infernal Creature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/xiv-the-infernal-creature) Confronts Josephine, reveals his trickery, and resists her seduction. ### [Epilogue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/chapters/epilogue) Marries Clarice, erases his Lupin identity, and after her death becomes Arsène Lupin, pursuing Josephine and his lost son. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters/ralph_d_andresy - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/memoirs_of_ars_ne_lupin_se/characters