# Lacheneur — Monsieur Lecoq character guide > Lacheneur in Monsieur Lecoq by Émile Gaboriau. **Role:** major **Also known as:** M. Lacheneur, the mysterious Lacheneur **First appearance:** 0000-monsieur-lecoq ## Who they are Once master of Sairmeuse, now a peasant in a thatched cottage, he guards a secret that makes him refuse his daughter's suitor and curse his own house. ## Relationships ### [Marie-Anne Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/marie_anne_lacheneur) _family_ Lacheneur is Marie-Anne's father, a proud and embittered peasant who involves her in his schemes against the nobility. ### [Monsieur Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/monsieur_lecoq) _rivalry_ Lacheneur is a key suspect in the murder investigation led by Monsieur Lecoq, creating a tense adversarial dynamic. ### [Duc de Sairmeuse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/duc_de_sairmeuse) _rivalry_ The Duc de Sairmeuse and Lacheneur are bitter enemies, as the Duc usurped Lacheneur's family estate after the Revolution. ### [Marie-Anne Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/marie_anne_lacheneur) _family_ Lacheneur is Marie-Anne's father, a proud and embittered peasant who involves her in his schemes against the nobility. ### [Monsieur Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/monsieur_lecoq) _rivalry_ Lacheneur is a key suspect in the murder investigation led by Monsieur Lecoq, creating a tense adversarial dynamic. ### [Duc de Sairmeuse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/duc_de_sairmeuse) _rivalry_ The Duc de Sairmeuse and Lacheneur are bitter enemies, as the Duc usurped Lacheneur's family estate after the Revolution. ### [Monsieur Lecoq](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/monsieur_lecoq) _rivalry_ Lacheneur is a key suspect in the murder investigation led by Monsieur Lecoq, creating a tense adversarial dynamic. ### [Marie-Anne Lacheneur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/marie_anne_lacheneur) _family_ Lacheneur is Marie-Anne's father, a proud and embittered peasant who involves her in his schemes against the nobility. ### [Duc de Sairmeuse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/duc_de_sairmeuse) _rivalry_ The Duc de Sairmeuse and Lacheneur are bitter enemies, as the Duc usurped Lacheneur's family estate after the Revolution. ## In the story ### [The Examination of the Widow Chupin and the Prisoner May](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/x) Mysterious figure mentioned as the key to the enigma; Lecoq vows to find him. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xii) Mentioned as a person connected to the affair, whose name was uttered by the dying soldier. ### [Part II: The Honor of the Name](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/part-ii-the-honor-of-the-name) Central figure in the honor conflict, his name and legacy are at stake. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/i) The former mayor and current owner of the Sairmeuse estate, who is visibly shaken by the news of the duke's return. ### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/ii) Walks in despair after receiving Chupin's message; recalls his rise from ploughboy to owner of Sairmeuse; agonizes over whether to return the property to the duke. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/iv) Returns the Sairmeuse estate to the duke, is humiliated by the demand for interest, and leaves vowing never to return. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/v) Arrives in despair after being stripped of his wealth by the Duc de Sairmeuse; relates the scene at the presbytery; resolves to live in poverty and refuses to seek legal recourse. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/vi) Father of Marie-Anne; he is initially confounded by the news of the duke's reception but later supports the marriage prospect. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/viii) His will determines Marie-Anne's fate; peasants speculate about his wealth despite his apparent ruin. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/ix) Mentioned as having refused Maurice's suit and being socially ruined. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/x) The former steward who restored Sairmeuse; is now the subject of a proposed indemnity and lives in a cottage, with his daughter Marie-Anne being a point of interest for Martial. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xi) Appears suddenly at the end of the chapter and refuses Maurice's request for Marie-Anne's hand. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xvi) Publicly berates his son Jean for debts and acting, then feigns reconciliation with the Sairmeuse family while secretly plotting vengeance; refuses Baron d'Escorval's pleas regarding Marie-Anne. ### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xvii) Overhears Blanche's cruel words and vows revenge against the aristocracy. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xviii) Rejects Maurice's suit, is involved in a conspiracy, and reluctantly accepts Maurice into the plot after a threat of suicide. ### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xix) Orchestrates the conspiracy, using Martial as a spy, purchasing a horse for his journeys, and ultimately setting fire to his own cottage as a signal for rebellion. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xx) Named as one of the leaders of the peasant uprising. ### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxi) Leader of the rebellion, determined to march on Montaignac despite warnings from the baron and priest. ### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxii) Leads the rebellion but loses control; delays in Sairmeuse and learns of Carini's arrest; deceives followers with false hope, seeking death in defeat. ### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxiii) Leads the peasant revolt, tries to rally the fleeing men, and after defeat charges the enemy alone, falling under his horse. ### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxxi) Betrayed by his friends and the innkeeper, forced to flee, captured, and later learns a reward is offered for him dead or alive. ### [XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxxiii) In a state of despondency in prison, takes full blame at trial, and is executed with dignity. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters/lacheneur - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/characters