Warns that the fire brigade must protect the cathedral’s artworks during the emergency.
Robert is one of two French soldiers who arrive at the country house after the armistice, apparently leaving the war behind. Odile gives him food and shelter while he sleeps in the house with the other soldier. His presence alarms Yvan, who suspects that the soldiers intend to harm Odile and plans violence against them.
Olivier is one of three lifelong friends and a doctor whose life has changed drastically after becoming wheelchair bound. Following the breakup of two relationships, he faces a bleak future, making his personal crisis a central part of the story shared with Rémi and Pascale.
Horst is a music-loving cabaret owner in Paris who becomes involved with Ilva. As fascism rises, his world is threatened by the political upheaval around him. His relationship with Ilva forms part of her life before and during the occupation.
A handsome member of the Resistance, Jacques has an affair with Irène in occupied Paris. His relationship with her is one of the amorous exploits that fascinate Sophie, who follows Irène's life vicariously. Jacques is later based in London, where Irène reunites with him and continues their relationship.
A political rival of Sarkozy, de Villepin becomes a focus of conflict as Sarkozy's presidential ambitions advance. Sarkozy tells him that he will run for president regardless, while de Villepin refuses to become a candidate. His decision leaves Sarkozy to pursue his own path rather than face him as a presidential contender.
The abbot of Lusignan is introduced by Lacenaire to Ida as the sole comfort of Lacenaire’s youth. Lacenaire openly confesses affection for the abbot as well as for Ida, establishing a personal and formative connection between them. The summary offers no further account of the abbot’s actions in the story.
Solal is the brilliant prince of the Valeureux clan and a high-ranking official at the League of Nations in Geneva. He is the true author of the mysterious letter that lures his relatives to Switzerland, though they do not realize this until they meet him in his luxurious office. The promised treasure proves to be their reunion and the meal he provides.
Samuel Labarthe has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Signature works include Notre-Dame on Fire, De Gaulle, the Last King of France, Trois Couples en quête d'orages. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
