# Felix Marl — The Crimson Circle character guide > Felix Marl in The Crimson Circle by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Mr. Felix Marl, Jack Beardmore, Mr. Jack Beardmore, Marl, Felix, Gripping Jack **First appearance:** 0006-iv-mr-felix-marl ## Who they are A charismatic criminal mastermind who hides behind the respectable alias Jack Beardmore, charming his way through London society while secretly directing the Crimson Circle's reign of terror. ## Relationships ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _professional_ Felix Marl serves as a key operative for Mr. Parr, carrying out tasks within the Crimson Circle's criminal network. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Felix Marl is deeply in love with Thalia Drummond, though their relationship is complicated by his criminal ties and her own secrets. ### [Derrick Yale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale) _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) _rivalry_ Felix Marl and Harvey Froyant are adversaries, with Froyant aiding the police against Marl's criminal activities. ### [Lightman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/lightman) _professional_ Felix Marl and Lightman are colleagues in the criminal operations of the Crimson Circle. ### [Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/brabazon) _professional_ Brabazon is a subordinate or associate of Felix Marl, involved in his criminal activities. ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _professional_ Felix Marl serves as a key operative for Mr. Parr, carrying out tasks within the Crimson Circle's criminal network. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Felix Marl is deeply in love with Thalia Drummond, though their relationship is complicated by his criminal ties and her own secrets. ### [Thalia Drummond](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/thalia_drummond) _romantic_ Felix Marl is deeply in love with Thalia Drummond, though their relationship is complicated by his criminal ties and her own secrets. ### [Derrick Yale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale and Felix Marl are rivals both in their pursuit of Thalia Drummond and in their opposing roles as detective and criminal. ### [Mr. Parr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr) _professional_ Felix Marl serves as a key operative for Mr. Parr, carrying out tasks within the Crimson Circle's criminal network. ### [Derrick Yale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale) _rivalry_ Derrick Yale and Felix Marl are rivals both in their pursuit of Thalia Drummond and in their opposing roles as detective and criminal. ## In the story ### [The Crimson Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/the-crimson-circle) Introduced as a central figure connected to the Crimson Circle's threats. ### [The Initiation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/i-the-initiation) Observes the initiation from a doorway, follows the newly initiated member, and notes the car's number to trace its owner. ### [The Girl Who Was Indifferent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/iii-the-girl-who-was-indifferent) Jack Beardmore, referred to here as Jack, is the son of Old Jim Beardmore and is infatuated with Thalia Drummond. ### [Mr. Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/iv-mr-felix-marl) Arrives at Beardmore estate as a land speculator, displays extreme nervousness and unexplained terror, later returns secretly at night armed with a pistol. ### [Mr. Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/iv-mr-felix-marl) Encountered Marl on the estate, questions him about the tree, and later reports the Crimson Circle mark to Yale. ### [The Girl Who Ran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/v-the-girl-who-ran) Mentioned as absent and puzzling to Jim Beardmore; described as a reformed thief who had a strange episode the previous day. ### [VI: “Thalia Drummond Is a Crook”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vi-thalia-drummond-is-a-crook) Visits Froyant and is disappointed not to see Thalia Drummond; later spots her leaving a pawnbroker's and learns from Parr that she is a crook. ### [The Stolen Idol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vii-the-stolen-idol) Jack Beardmore is present, stunned by Thalia's arrest and confesses his love for her. ### [IX: Thalia in the Police Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/ix-thalia-in-the-police-court) Present as Jack Beardmore; confronts Thalia after court, declares his love, and offers marriage, which she refuses. ### [The Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xi-the-confession) Jack Beardmore accompanies Parr and Yale to the interrogation but is not present during the confession. ### [XII: The Pointed Boots](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xii-the-pointed-boots) Destroys his pointed patent shoes to hide evidence; interrogated by Inspector Parr; shocked to learn the Crimson Circle is behind the Beardmore murder. ### [Mr. Marl Squeezes a Little More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xiii-mr-marl-squeezes-a-little-more) Blackmails Brabazon over a past accident and a recent secret meeting; shows interest in Thalia Drummond. ### [XIV: Thalia Is Asked Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xiv-thalia-is-asked-out) Invites Thalia to dinner at the Ritz-Carlton; shows predatory interest in her. ### [Thalia Joins the Gang](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xv-thalia-joins-the-gang) Mentioned as the target of the robbery; his bank account has been closed by Brabazon. ### [Mr. Marl Goes Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xvi-mr-marl-goes-out) Hosts Thalia for dinner and theater, attempts to assault her, later found dead in his bedroom. ### [XVII: The Blower of Bubbles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xvii-the-blower-of-bubbles) Found dead in his bed, victim of poison gas bubbles. ### [XVIII: “Flush” Barnet’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xviii-flush-barnet-s-story) Marl is mentioned as the victim of the burglary and is reported dead, found in his bed. ### [The Key of River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xx-the-key-of-river-house) Jack Beardmore, now living in solitude, has inherited a fortune but is haunted by memories of Thalia Drummond. He shows a new maturity and a curious friendship with Inspector Parr. ### [The Messenger of the Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxii-the-messenger-of-the-circle) Mentioned as having swindled Froyant and being involved in land swindles in France. ### [XXIII: The Woman in the Cupboard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxiii-the-woman-in-the-cupboard) Present as Jack Beardmore; helps unbuckle Yale's straps and questions the escape. ### [£10,000 Reward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxiv-10-000-reward) Mentioned as a former member of a French bank fraud gang and a convicted murderer who turned state's evidence; his house was burgled by Flush Barnet. ### [Mr. Parr's Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxvii-mr-parr-s-mother) Jack Beardmore, using his alias Felix Marl, visits Inspector Parr at home to discuss the case. ### [A Shot in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxviii-a-shot-in-the-night) Visits Inspector Parr at his home, discusses the Crimson Circle, and witnesses the shooting. ### [XXIX: “The Red Circle”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxix-the-red-circle) Mentioned as an associate of Lightman in the Nimes Bank robbery and murders; was released after giving evidence. ### [A Trip to the Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxii-a-trip-to-the-country) Meets Parr in the park and invites him to his country house. ### [The Posters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-posters) Deceased; Parr investigates Marl's claim about seeing James Beardmore on the terrace and finds it false. ### [Blackmailing a Government](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiv-blackmailing-a-government) Mentioned in Jack Beardmore's discovery of his father's papers, which reveal Marl's criminal past and a sealed envelope marked 'Photograph of Execution.' ### [Thalia Lunches with a Cabinet Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxv-thalia-lunches-with-a-cabinet-minister) His criminal past in France is discussed; Parr investigated his activities and his connection to Lightman. ### [The Circle Meets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-circle-meets) Referred to as Jack Beardmore; he is at the Merros Club and scowls jealously upon seeing Thalia with Willings. ### [XXXVII: “I Will See You—If You Are Alive”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxvii-i-will-see-you-if-you-are-alive) Jack remembers Thalia spent the evening with Marl on the night he died mysteriously, fueling his jealousy and suspicion. ### [A Prison Diet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxix-a-prison-diet) Mentioned as a possible suspect for the Crimson Circle. ### [A Prison Diet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxix-a-prison-diet) Distraught over Thalia's arrest; discusses the case with Parr. ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xl-the-escape) Mentioned as Jack Beardmore, who gave Thalia a photograph to post that was later tampered with. ### [Who Is the Crimson Circle?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xli-who-is-the-crimson-circle) Mentioned as having been associated with Lightman in a crime and later murdered by the Crimson Circle. ### [XLII: Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xlii-mother) Jack Beardmore is present throughout the chapter, learning the truth about Thalia and Yale. ### [The Story Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xliii-the-story-continued) Revealed as a fellow criminal of Yale from Toulouse Gaol; he panicked upon seeing Yale and wrote a threatening letter. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters