# Arsène Lupin — The Golden Triangle character guide

> Arsène Lupin in The Golden Triangle by Maurice Leblanc.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lupin

**First appearance:** 0013-xiv-a-strange-character

## Who they are

The legendary gentleman thief, who appears in disguise or is referenced as a mastermind.

## Relationships

### [Patrice Belval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/characters/patrice_belval)

_friendship_

Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of mutual respect.

### [Ya-Bon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/characters/ya_bon)

_friendship_

Arsène Lupin and Ya-Bon are loyal friends and partners in crime-solving, with deep trust between them.

### [Patrice Belval](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/characters/patrice_belval)

_friendship_

Arsène Lupin (as Don Luis) is a close friend and protector of Patrice, sharing a bond of mutual respect.

### [Ya-Bon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/characters/ya_bon)

_friendship_

Arsène Lupin and Ya-Bon are loyal friends and partners in crime-solving, with deep trust between them.

## In the story

### [Essarès Bey’s Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/chapters/viii-essar-s-bey-s-work)

Mentioned by Ya-Bon as a potential ally; Patrice is skeptical.

### [X: The Red Cord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/chapters/x-the-red-cord)

Implied presence through the narrative style and the secret protector role.

### [XVIII: Siméon’s Last Victim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/chapters/xviii-sim-on-s-last-victim)

Acts as judge and executioner, forcing Siméon to take his own life.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_golden_triangle_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced indirectly through the anagram 'Luis Perenna' in the endnotes.

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