# Perpignan — The Slaves of Paris character guide

> Perpignan in The Slaves of Paris by Émile Gaboriau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. Perpignan, the wily Perpignan

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-caught-in-the-net

## Who they are

A wily and cunning character in the story.

## In the story

### [An Academy of Music](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxi-an-academy-of-music)

Former cook turned private inquiry agent; known for blackmailing errant wives; Tantaine seeks him for business.

### [Diamond Cut Diamond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xxii-diamond-cut-diamond)

The proprietor of the music academy, a former cook, who is intimidated by Tantaine and reveals his involvement in the Duke de Champdoce's secret search for a natural son.

### [A Sudden Check](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_slaves_of_paris_se/chapters/xx-a-sudden-check)

Mentioned as part of the plan to search Vendôme and guide the investigation.

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