# Derrick Yale — The Crimson Circle character guide > Derrick Yale in The Crimson Circle by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Derrick Yale, Mr. Yale, Yale, Derrick **First appearance:** 0004-ii-the-man-who-did-not-pay ## Who they are A brilliant private detective whose cool, probing methods make him both the Crimson Circle's greatest threat and the bitter rival of Scotland Yard's own investigator. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale, a detective, and Mr. Parr, the leader of the Crimson Circle, are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits as hunter and hunted. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Derrick Yale is romantically interested in Thalia Drummond, creating a love triangle with Felix Marl. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale and Felix Marl are rivals both in their pursuit of Thalia Drummond and in their opposing roles as detective and criminal. ### [Harvey Froyant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/harvey_froyant) _professional_ Derrick Yale works alongside Harvey Froyant as a colleague in the investigation of the Crimson Circle. ### [Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/brabazon) _rivalry_ Brabazon is an antagonist to Derrick Yale, opposing him as part of the Crimson Circle's efforts. ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale, a detective, and Mr. Parr, the leader of the Crimson Circle, are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits as hunter and hunted. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Derrick Yale is romantically interested in Thalia Drummond, creating a love triangle with Felix Marl. ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale, a detective, and Mr. Parr, the leader of the Crimson Circle, are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits as hunter and hunted. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Derrick Yale is romantically interested in Thalia Drummond, creating a love triangle with Felix Marl. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale and Felix Marl are rivals both in their pursuit of Thalia Drummond and in their opposing roles as detective and criminal. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale and Felix Marl are rivals both in their pursuit of Thalia Drummond and in their opposing roles as detective and criminal. ### [Harvey Froyant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/harvey_froyant) _professional_ Derrick Yale works alongside Harvey Froyant as a colleague in the investigation of the Crimson Circle. ## In the story ### [The Crimson Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/the-crimson-circle) Appears as an investigator or authority figure dealing with the Crimson Circle. ### [Mr. Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/iv-mr-felix-marl) Observes Marl's fear from a distance, notes he reminds him of someone, and interprets the Crimson Circle mark as a sign of trouble. ### [The Girl Who Ran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/v-the-girl-who-ran) Present on the terrace; warns of serious danger to Jim Beardmore and rushes to the scene after the shot. ### [VI: “Thalia Drummond Is a Crook”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vi-thalia-drummond-is-a-crook) Uses psychometry to identify a suspect named Sibly from a cartridge, discusses the case with Parr, and informs Jack Beardmore of the arrest. ### [The Stolen Idol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vii-the-stolen-idol) Silent listener during the pawnbroker interview; tries to soothe Jack after Thalia's arrest. ### [The Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xi-the-confession) Accompanies Parr to interrogate Sibly and skillfully extracts his confession. ### [Mr. Marl Squeezes a Little More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xiii-mr-marl-squeezes-a-little-more) Visits the bank briefly; Thalia reports his presence to the Circle. ### [XVII: The Blower of Bubbles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xvii-the-blower-of-bubbles) Investigates Marl's murder, deduces the bubble poison method. ### [Thalia Accepts an Offer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xix-thalia-accepts-an-offer) Offers Thalia a job to observe her and gain information about the Crimson Circle; plans to intercept the ransom payment. ### [The Key of River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xx-the-key-of-river-house) Yale is discussed as a clever detective with psychometrical powers. He has engaged Thalia as his secretary and requested the key to Jack's riverside house. ### [River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxi-river-house) Reveals his knowledge of Thalia's visit to Parr, plans and executes a search of Beardmore's river house for Brabazon. ### [The Messenger of the Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxii-the-messenger-of-the-circle) Yale orchestrates the trap for the Crimson Circle's messenger, is overpowered and chloroformed in his office, and the money is stolen. ### [XXIII: The Woman in the Cupboard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxiii-the-woman-in-the-cupboard) Attacked and drugged in his office; the money he was guarding is stolen. ### [£10,000 Reward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxiv-10-000-reward) Sees the reward poster on his way to the office and wonders about its effect on minor gang members. ### [The Tenant of River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxv-the-tenant-of-river-house) Mentioned as having searched River House earlier, nearly discovering Brabazon. ### [The Bottle of Chloroform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxvi-the-bottle-of-chloroform) Thalia works for him as a secretary; mentioned as having put Parr up to the Marisburg Place job; Thalia plans to speak to him about Barnet. ### [Mr. Parr's Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxvii-mr-parr-s-mother) Yale telephones Jack with information about the case and plans to visit Brabazon with Parr. ### [A Shot in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxviii-a-shot-in-the-night) Arrives after the shooting, reveals he received a Crimson Circle death threat, and discusses plans for the fourth of next month. ### [XXX: The Silencing of Froyant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxx-the-silencing-of-froyant) Visits police headquarters, demonstrates his psychic abilities, and accompanies Parr to Froyant's house; discovers Froyant's body. ### [XXXI: Thalia Answers a Few Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxi-thalia-answers-a-few-questions) Interrogates Thalia about her movements and the underground room at Froyant's house; reflects on her enigmatic personality. ### [A Trip to the Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxii-a-trip-to-the-country) Attempts to exonerate Parr at headquarters; discusses the Sibly poisoning case with the Commissioner. ### [The Posters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-posters) Sends a telegram to Parr that turns out to be a fake; Parr later confirms with Yale that the wire was not genuine. ### [Blackmailing a Government](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiv-blackmailing-a-government) Meets Parr at Whitehall, expresses worry about the Crimson Circle's latest move, refuses to take sole command of the investigation, and later discusses the situation with Thalia Drummond. ### [Thalia Lunches with a Cabinet Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxv-thalia-lunches-with-a-cabinet-minister) Discusses the investigation with Parr, lunches with the Commissioner to share suspicions about an insider at police headquarters, and dismisses Thalia from her secretarial position. ### [The Circle Meets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-circle-meets) Mentioned by the Crimson Circle master as a source of considerable anxiety. ### [The Arrest of Thalia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxviii-the-arrest-of-thalia) Arrests Thalia Drummond for attempted murder of Raphael Willings. ### [A Prison Diet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxix-a-prison-diet) Reports to Parr about Thalia's escape and the stabbing of Willings. ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xl-the-escape) Reads about Thalia's escape in the newspaper, rushes to headquarters, and later meets Parr to discuss the case and the found evidence. ### [Who Is the Crimson Circle?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xli-who-is-the-crimson-circle) Discovers his office and flat have been burgled by Thalia Drummond; reveals his theory that Thalia is the real leader of the Crimson Circle; is exposed as the Crimson Circle by Inspector Parr. ### [XLII: Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xlii-mother) Captured by Parr's men; revealed to be the Crimson Circle leader Ferdinand Walter Lightman. ### [The Story Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xliii-the-story-continued) Exposed as the Crimson Circle; his psychometric detective persona was a facade to manipulate victims and commit murders. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters