# Monsieur Tabaret — Monsieur Lecoq character guide

> Monsieur Tabaret in Monsieur Lecoq by Émile Gaboriau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Tabaret, old Tabaret

**First appearance:** 0000-monsieur-lecoq

## Who they are

An elderly amateur detective and mentor to Lecoq.

## In the story

### [Part I: The Inquiry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/part-i-the-inquiry)

The renowned detective consulted by Lecoq for advice.

### [XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxii)

Introduced as the eccentric detective Tirauclair; Lecoq goes to consult him for advice.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxiii)

The bedridden detective, also known as Tirauclair, who listens to Lecoq's account and offers critique and advice.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxiv)

Acts as the oracle, analyzing the case and revealing his theory about d'Escorval's deception.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/monsieur_lecoq_se/chapters/xxv)

Reveals the historical connection between the Sairmeuse and Escorval families through biographies, convincing Lecoq that May is the Duc de Sairmeuse.

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