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| Montmorency/Scarper | |
|---|---|
| Montmorency series character | |
| First appearance | Montmorency |
| Last appearance | Montmorency Returns |
| Created by | Eleanor Updale |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Spy, thief |
| Nationality | English, British Crown agent |
Montmorency is the protagonist of the Montmorency series of Victorian-era thrillers for children by Eleanor Updale, published between 2003 and 2013, in which he is a former convict turned gentleman. Montmorency works legally as a British agent and illegally as his alter ego, Montmorency's vile manservant, Scarper.
Three years prior to the main story line, Scarper was in a burglary when he fell through a glass roof. Perhaps it should have killed him, but Dr. Robert Farcett was there to save his life. After recovering and getting out of prison, Scarper raids his way across London. After meeting George Fox-Selwyn, Montmorency becomes a well-paid spy. Scarper then disappears. He has no desire to rob people again, but keeps a pair of waders "just in case".