Character Relationship Map: Picpus

Characters

• Maigret (played by Albert Préjean) — protagonist

  Belgian police commissioner known for his intuitive detective methods and calm demeanor.

• Berthe (played by Juliette Faber) — supporting

  Maigret's loyal housekeeper who assists him with domestic matters.

• Lucas (played by André Gabriello) — supporting

  Police subordinate or colleague assisting Maigret.

• Maître Laignan (played by Guillaume de Sax) — supporting

  Defense attorney or legal advisor in Picpus case.

• Le Cloaguen (played by Édouard Delmont) — supporting

  Suspect or local figure in Picpus investigation.

• La soeur de Le Cloaguen (played by Gabrielle Fontan) — supporting

  Family member of Le Cloaguen involved in the case.

• Le docteur Pierre (played by Pierre Palau) — supporting

  Medical professional providing forensic or health insights.

• Madame Le Cloaguen (played by Colette Régis) — minor

  Wife or partner of Le Cloaguen.

• La patronne de l'hôtel (uncredited) (played by Marcelle Rexiane) — cameo

  Unnamed hotel manager providing lodging services.

• Un inspecteur (uncredited) (played by Maurice Marceau) — cameo

  Unnamed police inspector assisting in investigations.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Maigret → Lucas (professional)

  Lucas assists Maigret as a police subordinate in investigations

• Le Cloaguen → La soeur de Le Cloaguen (family)

  La soeur de Le Cloaguen is the sibling of Le Cloaguen

• Le Cloaguen → Madame Le Cloaguen (romantic)

  Madame Le Cloaguen is the partner or wife of Le Cloaguen

• Maigret → Maître Laignan (professional)

  Maître Laignan acts as legal counsel in Picpus proceedings

• Maigret → Le docteur Pierre (professional)

  Le docteur Pierre provides medical or forensic expertise to Maigret

• Un inspecteur (uncredited) → La patronne de l'hôtel (uncredited) (professional)

  Police questioning hotel management regarding crime scene

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Maigret → Berthe (social)

  Berthe serves as Maigret's trusted housekeeper and confidante