Arsène Lupin

Alexis Daubrecq

Lupin and Daubrecq are locked in a fierce battle of wits over the crystal stopper, with Daubrecq holding a dangerous secret over Lupin.

Gilbert

Lupin feels a deep sense of responsibility and protective obsession toward Gilbert, who is both a pawn and a hostage in Lupin's schemes.

Clarisse Mergy

Lupin and Clarisse share a passionate and tragic romantic bond, driven by her desperation to save her son and his devotion to her.

Vaucheray

Vaucheray is one of Lupin's loyal accomplices, though his reckless actions create complications for Lupin's plans.

Prasville

Lupin and Prasville are adversaries, with Prasville representing the law and Lupin the master criminal outwitting him.

Masher

Masher is a member of Lupin's criminal network, assisting in the intricate operations against Daubrecq.

D'Albufex

Lupin and D'Albufex are enemies, with D'Albufex aligned with Daubrecq against Lupin's interests.

Growler

Growler is one of Lupin's trusted henchmen, providing muscle and support in dangerous missions.

Victoire

Victoire is Lupin's former nanny and lifelong confidante, acting as a mother figure and loyal ally.

Sébastiani

Lupin and Sébastiani are opponents, with Sébastiani working for Daubrecq against Lupin's plans.

Gilbert

Lupin feels a deep sense of responsibility and protective obsession toward Gilbert, who is both a pawn and a hostage in Lupin's schemes.

Alexis Daubrecq

Lupin and Daubrecq are locked in a fierce battle of wits over the crystal stopper, with Daubrecq holding a dangerous secret over Lupin.

The Arrests

Leads the burglary, stages a cover as a rescuer, and escapes by boat after the murder.

II: Eight from Nine Leaves One

Narrates his thoughts on his gang, investigates the crystal stopper theft, and spies on Daubrecq.

The Home Life of Alexis Daubrecq

Infiltrates Daubrecq's house disguised as a cook's helper, observes the mysterious woman's attempt on Daubrecq's life, and later confronts her at the theater.

IV: The Chief of the Enemies

Obsessed with the crystal stopper; captures a child from Daubrecq's house.

V: The Twenty-Seven

Listens to Clarisse's story, gains insight into Daubrecq's power, and promises to rescue Jacques by midnight.

VI: The Death-Sentence

Disguised as Dr. Vernes, Lupin confronts Daubrecq, reveals his identity, and orchestrates a plan to rescue Gilbert and secure the crystal stopper.

VII: The Profile of Napoleon

Disguised as M. Nicole, he deduces d'Albufex's involvement and later climbs the cliff to the Lovers' Tower.

VIII: The Lovers’ Tower

Lupin spies on Daubrecq's torture from a window, plans to intercept d'Albufex and Sébastiani.

IX: In the Dark

Recovering from a wound; learns of the eighteen days lost and Gilbert's rejected appeal; deduces Daubrecq's interference with Clarisse's letter.

X: Extra-Dry?

Disguised as M. Nicole, leads the ambush and subdues Daubrecq with chloroform.

The Cross of Lorraine

Lupin recovers his mastery and authority after lunch, orchestrates the transport of Daubrecq in a trunk, and plans to use the list of the Twenty-Seven to secure pardons for Gilbert and Vaucheray.

XII: The Scaffold

Desperate to save Gilbert, Lupin plans to buy Vorenglade's letters, then orchestrates a shooting at the execution. He escapes via a hidden exit from his flat.

The Last Battle

Reveals the hiding place of the list in Daubrecq's glass eye, confesses to the shooting at the execution, and reflects on his feelings for Clarisse.