# Jack Renauld — The Murder on the Links character guide

> Jack Renauld in The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** M. Jack Renauld, Jack, young Renauld, M. Renauld fils

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-at-the-villa-genevi-ve

## Snapshot

Paul Renauld's passionate, impulsive son, torn between a dazzling neighbor and a secret actress fiancée, and uncomfortably close to the murder scene.

## Who they are

Jack is the heir whose love affair with Marthe Daubreuil his father forbids, and whose hidden engagement to Bella Duveen gives him two reasons to be suspected. He arrives at the villa the night of the murder, flees in confusion, and finds himself the obvious suspect when the daggers and the inheritance are counted. His divided loyalties and his father's criminal blood make him the case's most painful question: is he a grieving son or a parricide?

## In the story

### [XI: Jack Renauld](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xi-jack-renauld)

Returns unexpectedly after missing his sailing; admits to quarreling with his father over his wish to marry Marthe Daubreuil.

### [XII: Poirot Elucidates Certain Points](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xii-poirot-elucidates-certain-points)

Referenced through Mrs. Renauld's words to him, which Hastings finds significant.

### [XIII: The Girl with the Anxious Eyes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xiii-the-girl-with-the-anxious-eyes)

Overheard reassuring Marthe Daubreuil that their troubles are over and nothing can part them.

### [XIV: The Second Body](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xiv-the-second-body)

Also fails to identify the dead man, reacting in a completely natural manner.

### [XV: A Photograph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xv-a-photograph)

Revealed to have arrived in Merlinville on the night of the crime, though he had previously claimed to be in Cherbourg.

### [XVII: We Make Further Investigations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xvii-we-make-further-investigations)

Arrives at Poirot's request, is sent to Abbalac to inquire about a valise, and admits to being in Merlinville on the night of the crime.

### [XVIII: Giraud Acts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xviii-giraud-acts)

Arrested by Giraud for the murder of his father; remains silent when confronted.

### [XIX: I Use My Grey Cells](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xix-i-use-my-grey-cells)

Arrested by Giraud; stands white and limp, making a damning admission.

### [XX: An Amazing Statement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xx-an-amazing-statement)

The letter found in the overcoat is now attributed to him, and his relationship with Bella Duveen is discussed.

### [XXI: Hercule Poirot on the Case!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxi-hercule-poirot-on-the-case)

Mentioned as the son of Georges Conneau; Poirot notes the psychological indictment of heredity against him.

### [XXII: I Find Love](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxii-i-find-love)

Mentioned as the object of Bella's love and the reason for her jealousy.

### [XXIII: Difficulties Ahead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxiii-difficulties-ahead)

Jack is in prison, charged with murder, and Hastings fears that saving Bella might lead to Jack's conviction and execution.

### [An Unexpected Denouement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxv-an-unexpected-denouement)

Appears haggard and distraught; obstinately conducts his own defense, admitting to being in Merlinville and recognizing the dagger, seemingly to protect Bella.

### [XXVI: I Receive a Letter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxvi-i-receive-a-letter)

Mentioned as Bella's love interest and the man arrested for the murder.

### [XXVII: Jack Renauld's Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxvii-jack-renauld-s-story)

Released from custody, he recounts the night of the murder and expresses guilt over his father's death.

### [XXVIII: Journey’s End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_murder_on_the_links_se/chapters/xxviii-journey-s-end)

Learns the truth about his father's past and Marthe's guilt; decides to start a new life in South America and is urged to reconcile with Bella.

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