The Black Moth · Character

Tracy Belmanoir

The Duke of Andover, all black and silver and sneering elegance, a gamester who ruins reputations for sport and calls it friendship.

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Also known as Hugh Tracy Clare Belmanoir, Belmanoir, So Tracy, Devil, Extravagant Devil, Devil Belmanoir, Blue Devil

First appearance: ii my lord at the white hart

As a major figure in The Black Moth, Tracy Belmanoir is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The Duke of Andover, whose presence at the card table Richard felt compelled him to accuse Jack.

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Hugh Tracy Clare Belmanoir writes mocking letters to the men he has bested and keeps his sister Lavinia under a subtle, chilling surveillance. His cold green eyes and sneering courtesy mark him as the architect of Jack…

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Central characters and antagonists
Extended family and background figures
Protagonist
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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Lady Lavinia Carstares
romantic · ambivalent
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and… How this plays out →
Frank Fortescue
rivalry · negative
Diana Beauleigh
rivalry · negative
Jack Carstares
rivalry · negative
Duke of Andover
social · ambivalent
Frank Fortescue
rivalry · negative
Lady Lavinia Carstares
romantic · ambivalent
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and… How this plays out →
Duke of Andover
social · ambivalent
Jack Carstares
rivalry · negative
Diana Beauleigh
rivalry · negative
Lady Lavinia Carstares
romantic · ambivalent
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and… How this plays out →
Duke of Andover
social · ambivalent

Lady Lavinia Carstares
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and manipulative figure.
Frank Fortescue
Frank Fortescue is a rival and antagonist to Tracy Belmanoir, often clashing over honor and schemes.
Diana Beauleigh
Diana distrusts and opposes Tracy Belmanoir, viewing him as a threat to those she loves.
Jack Carstares
Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm.
Duke of Andover
The Duke and Tracy move in the same aristocratic circles, with a veneer of polite acquaintance.
Frank Fortescue
Frank Fortescue is a rival and antagonist to Tracy Belmanoir, often clashing over honor and schemes.
Lady Lavinia Carstares
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and manipulative figure.
Duke of Andover
The Duke and Tracy move in the same aristocratic circles, with a veneer of polite acquaintance.
Jack Carstares
Jack and Tracy are bitter enemies, with Tracy having wronged Jack and caused deep personal harm.
Diana Beauleigh
Diana distrusts and opposes Tracy Belmanoir, viewing him as a threat to those she loves.
Lady Lavinia Carstares
Lady Lavinia is deeply in love with Tracy Belmanoir, though he is a dangerous and manipulative figure.
Duke of Andover
The Duke and Tracy move in the same aristocratic circles, with a veneer of polite acquaintance.

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In the story

Tracy Belmanoir appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: Introducing the Hon. Richard Carstares
The Duke of Andover, whose presence at the card table Richard felt compelled him to accuse Jack.
IV: Introducing the Lady Lavinia Carstares
Mentioned via a letter; Lavinia eagerly awaits his visit, though Andrew dislikes him.
Bath: 29 Queen Square
Visits Lavinia in Bath, reveals his infatuation with a mysterious dark-haired girl, and hints at kidnapping her.
VII: Introducing Sundry New Characters
The Duke, cynical and self-aware, dismisses Fortescue's concerns and prefers the crooked path.
O'Hara's Mind Is Made Up
Mentioned as interfering with Dick and squeezing him dry through his brother Andrew's debts.
XIX: The Reappearance of His Grace of Andover
Reappears at the rout, discusses his love for Diana and his abduction plan, and observes the Carstares' discord.
XXII: Developments
Receives Richard's summons to Wyncham and continues his scheme with Harper, providing a false character reference. He lends money to Andrew.
My Lord Rides to Frustrate His Grace
Revealed as the Duke of Andover, the abductor who has taken Diana to Andover Court.
XXVIII: In Which What Threatened to Be Tragedy Turns to Comedy
Wounded in the duel, remains cool and urbane, joins the supper party.

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