The Hollow Needle · Character
Comte de Gesvres
The nobleman whose estate is robbed in the night, drawing judges, inspectors, and a schoolboy detective onto his grounds.
supporting
Also known as the Comte de Gesvres, M. de Gesvres, Recognizing M. de Gesvres, de Gesvres, M. le Comte de Gesvres, The Comte de Gesvres, Monsieur le Comte
First appearance: The Corpse
As a supporting figure in The Hollow Needle, Comte de Gesvres is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Owner of the château; recounts being attacked and fainting during the burglary.
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The Comte de Gesvres presides over a country house of lawns, thickets, and the tragic ruins of an old abbey, a setting whose peace is broken by intruders and a shot. His room adjoins the boudoir where the thieves…
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- Primary Investigation Circle
- Protagonist
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Isidore reaches his emotional and psychological nadir here, having been utterly defeated and humiliated by Lup…
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professional · positive
The Comte de Gesvres, as a victim of Lupin's theft, cooperates with Beautrelet in the… How this plays out →
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professional · positive
The Comte de Gesvres, as a victim of Lupin's theft, cooperates with Beautrelet in the… How this plays out →
- Isidore Beautrelet
professional · positive
The Comte de Gesvres, as a victim of Lupin's theft, cooperates with Beautrelet in the… How this plays out →
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