The Crimson Circle · Character
Brabazon
A nervous, cornered associate of the Crimson Circle whose arrest and imprisonment make him a vital, endangered source of information for the men hunting the gang.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Brabazon, John Brabazon, John, Brab
First appearance: ii the man who did not pay
As a supporting figure in The Crimson Circle, Brabazon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Bank president being blackmailed by Marl; reluctantly agrees to a loan and later sends a coded message to the Crimson Circle.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Primary suspects and victims
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the psychological reversal where Raphael Willings, k…
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- Felix Marl
professional · ambivalent
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities. How this plays out →
- Mr. Parr
professional · negative
- Derrick Yale
rivalry · negative
- Derrick Yale
rivalry · negative
- Mr. Parr
professional · negative
- Felix Marl
professional · ambivalent
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities. How this plays out →
- Felix Marl
professional · ambivalent
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities. How this plays out →
- Mr. Parr
professional · negative
- Derrick Yale
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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Brabazon appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Mr. Marl Squeezes a Little More
- XIV: Thalia Is Asked Out
- Thalia Joins the Gang
- XVII: The Blower of Bubbles
- XVIII: “Flush” Barnet’s Story
- River House
- £10,000 Reward
- The Tenant of River House
- +1 more
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