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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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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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

Felix Marl
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities.
Mr. Parr
Brabazon serves Mr. Parr as a henchman or operative within the Crimson Circle.
Derrick Yale
Brabazon is an antagonist to Derrick Yale, opposing him as part of the Crimson Circle's efforts.
Derrick Yale
Brabazon is an antagonist to Derrick Yale, opposing him as part of the Crimson Circle's efforts.
Mr. Parr
Brabazon serves Mr. Parr as a henchman or operative within the Crimson Circle.
Felix Marl
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities.
Felix Marl
Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities.
Mr. Parr
Brabazon serves Mr. Parr as a henchman or operative within the Crimson Circle.
Derrick Yale
Brabazon is an antagonist to Derrick Yale, opposing him as part of the Crimson Circle's efforts.

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In the story

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
Bank president being blackmailed by Marl; reluctantly agrees to a loan and later sends a coded message to the Crimson Circle.
XIV: Thalia Is Asked Out
Summons Thalia via buzzer; hands her a sealed envelope, confirming his connection to the Crimson Circle.
Thalia Joins the Gang
Referenced as the banker who closed Marl's account and suspected postal fraud.
XVII: The Blower of Bubbles
Banker who closed Marl's account; under suspicion for financial troubles and possible hold over him.
XVIII: “Flush” Barnet’s Story
Brabazon is revealed as the one who hired Barnet to steal letters from Marl; he escapes before Parr's arrival.
River House
Hiding in the garret of the river house, watches Yale and Parr leave without being discovered.
£10,000 Reward
Revealed posthumously as a major fence for stolen money, possibly working with the Crimson Circle.
The Tenant of River House
Hiding in River House, receives instructions and money from the Crimson Circle, later arrested by Parr.
Mr. Parr's Mother
Brabazon has been arrested and is expected to be a key development in the Crimson Circle case.

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