Raymond Marolles

Valerie de Cevennes

Raymond is deeply in love with Valerie, but their relationship is complicated by social barriers and family opposition.

Marquis de Cevennes

The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an unsuitable suitor.

Madame Elizabeth

Madame Elizabeth is Raymond's mother, fiercely protective and emotionally dependent on him.

Valerie de Cevennes

Raymond is deeply in love with Valerie, but their relationship is complicated by social barriers and family opposition.

Marquis de Cevennes

The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an unsuitable suitor.

Madame Elizabeth

Madame Elizabeth is Raymond's mother, fiercely protective and emotionally dependent on him.

Valerie de Cevennes

Raymond is deeply in love with Valerie, but their relationship is complicated by social barriers and family opposition.

Marquis de Cevennes

The Marquis opposes Raymond's relationship with his daughter Valerie, viewing him as an unsuitable suitor.

Madame Elizabeth

Madame Elizabeth is Raymond's mother, fiercely protective and emotionally dependent on him.

Book II: A Clearance of All Scores

Marries Valerie de Cevennes; his identity is later revealed as Jabez North.

Working in the Dark

The lounger who orchestrates a scheme to infiltrate Valerie's pavilion by bribing and threatening her maid.

III: The Wrong Footstep

The mysterious visitor who manipulates Valerie and reveals her husband's supposed betrayal.

IV: Ocular Demonstration

The lounger and schemer; he orchestrates a deception to convince Valerie of Gaston's infidelity, using a mimic and a staged scene in the wood.

V: The King of Spades

Orchestrates the fortune-telling session, whispering instructions to Blurosset and manipulating Valerie.

VI: A Glass of Wine

Pressures Valerie, hides in the dressing-room, and removes the evidence after Gaston drinks the opiate.

VII: The Last Act of Lucretia Borgia

Observes Valerie from the stalls; later whispers a threatening congratulation to her as she leaves.

Bad Dreams and a Worse Waking

Arrives at the château to claim his reward; maintains a cool, mocking demeanor; taunts Valerie with the words 'crime—poison—murder.'

IX: A Marriage in High Life

The bridegroom, a mysterious man of unknown origins; he is calculating, unemotional, and views the marriage as a successful financial speculation.

X: Animal Magnetism

Valerie's husband; mentioned as engaged at a dinner given by a distinguished member of the chamber of peers.

Book V: The Dumb Detective

Antagonistic presence, likely connected to the crimes being probed.

The Count de Marolles at Home

Now titled Count de Marolles, wealthy banker, cold and sneering toward his wife.

II: Mr. Peters Sees a Ghost

The Count de Marolles, seen by Mr. Peters in London; Peters believes he is dead.

III: The Cherokees Mark Their Man

The Count de Marolles, observed calmly at the opera with his wife and son; identified by Richard and the Cherokees as the murderer.

The New Milkman in Park Lane

The Count de Marolles, whose household is the setting; discussed by the servants as haughty and wealthy.

VI: Signor Mosquetti Relates an Adventure

Enters the room after his wife's collapse; Mosquetti identifies him as the man who hired him to impersonate Gaston de Lancy.

VII: The Golden Secret Is Told, and the Golden Bowl Is Broken

Reflects on his precarious situation after Valerie learns the truth; encounters an old woman who reveals his mother married a French marquis, de Cevennes.

IX: Captain Lansdown Overhears a Conversation Which Appears to Interest Him

Referred to as Valerie's second husband, a villain, an Englishman, and a murderer; Blurosset reveals his true identity and criminal nature.

Book VI: On the Track

The alias under which Jabez North operates, now being tracked by authorities.

I: Father and Son

The Count de Marolles, husband of Valerie, who is confronted by the Marquis and later arrested for forgery.

Raymond de Marolles Shows Himself Better Than All Bow Street

Confronts the Marquis, reveals himself as his abandoned son, and plans escape from police.

The Left-Handed Smasher Makes His Mark

Referred to as the Count de Marolles, he is the stranger in a slouched hat who is knocked unconscious by the Smasher. The Smasher recognizes him and notes he will not be traveling to America as intended.

Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead

The fugitive who fakes death and is hidden in a coffin, ultimately arrested by Mr. Peters.

VI: The End of the Dark Road

The elegant and accomplished Count de Marolles, alias Jabez North, stands trial for the murder of Montague Harding, and later commits suicide in his cell.