The Golden Triangle · Character
Arsène Lupin
The legendary gentleman thief, who appears in disguise or is referenced as a mastermind.
minor
Also known as Lupin
First appearance: xiv a strange character
Arsène Lupin's tie to Patrice Belval is one of the pressures that moves The Golden Triangle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned by Ya-Bon as a potential ally; Patrice is skeptical.
Arsène Lupin first appears in 0013 xiv a strange character.
With Patrice Belval (friendship): Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of mutual respect. With Ya-Bon (friendship): Arsène Lupin and Ya-Bon are loyal friends and partners in crime-solving, with deep trust between them. With Patrice Belval (friendship): Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of mutual respect.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Arsène Lupin sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Antagonists and masterminds
- Investigators and victims
- Protagonist
+3 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it forces Patrice and Coralie to confront the ultimate emotional and psych…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Patrice Belval
friendship · positive
Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
- Ya-Bon
friendship · positive
- Patrice Belval
friendship · positive
Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of… How this plays out →
- Ya-Bon
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Arsène Lupin in xiv a strange characterIn the story
Arsène Lupin appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Arsène Lupin in xiv a strange character