# Antoine d'Hergemont — The Secret of Sarek character guide

> Antoine d'Hergemont in The Secret of Sarek by Maurice Leblanc.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. Antoine d'Hergemont, M. d'Hergemont, M. Antoine

**First appearance:** 0001-the-secret-of-sarek

## Who they are

Véronique's father, a key figure in the backstory.

## In the story

### [The Secret of Sarek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/the-secret-of-sarek)

His murder is a key part of the island's tragic history that Véronique uncovers.

### [II: On the Edge of the Atlantic](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/ii-on-the-edge-of-the-atlantic)

Véronique's father, said to be the second victim of the curse, living on the Isle of Sarek.

### [III: Vorski's Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/iii-vorski-s-son)

Shot by François; dies after warning Véronique about the God-Stone and the four crosses of Sarek.

### [IV: The Poor People of Sarek](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/iv-the-poor-people-of-sarek)

Found dead, covered with a sheet by Véronique after being murdered.

### [All's Well](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/vi-all-s-well)

His drawings of the tortured woman with the initials 'V. d'H.' are found, linking him to the prophecy.

### [VIII: Anguish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_secret_of_sarek_se/chapters/viii-anguish)

His death is noted as particularly affecting Stéphane.

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