# Mr. Parr — The Crimson Circle character guide > Mr. Parr in The Crimson Circle by Edgar Wallace. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Parr, the bovine Mr. Parr, the stout Mr. Parr **First appearance:** 0004-ii-the-man-who-did-not-pay ## Who they are A stolid, methodical police inspector whose career hangs by a thread as the Crimson Circle outwits him at every turn, while a flashier rival steals his glory. ## Relationships ### [Derrick Yale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale) _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. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _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) _psychological_ Mr. Parr exerts a manipulative and controlling influence over Thalia Drummond, using her for his own ends. ### [Harvey Froyant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/harvey_froyant) _rivalry_ Harvey Froyant is an enemy of Mr. Parr, actively working to expose and stop the Crimson Circle. ### [Mr. Barnet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_barnet) _professional_ Mr. Barnet is a servant or employee of Mr. Parr, carrying out domestic or menial tasks. ### [Brabazon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/brabazon) _professional_ Brabazon serves Mr. Parr as a henchman or operative within the Crimson Circle. ### [Lightman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/lightman) _professional_ Lightman is a loyal member of Mr. Parr's criminal organization, following his orders. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _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, a detective, and Mr. Parr, the leader of the Crimson Circle, are locked in a high-stakes battle of wits as hunter and hunted. ### [Derrick Yale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/derrick_yale) _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) _psychological_ Mr. Parr exerts a manipulative and controlling influence over Thalia Drummond, using her for his own ends. ### [Felix Marl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/felix_marl) _professional_ Felix Marl serves as a key operative for Mr. Parr, carrying out tasks within the Crimson Circle's criminal network. ## In the story ### [The Crimson Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/the-crimson-circle) Involved as one of the individuals targeted or connected to the case. ### [The Girl Who Ran](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/v-the-girl-who-ran) Mentioned as the inspector who thought there was considerable danger to Beardmore. ### [VI: “Thalia Drummond Is a Crook”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vi-thalia-drummond-is-a-crook) Defends his investigation to the Commissioner, reveals he is targeting the leader of the Crimson Circle, and shares evidence of a burnt note and footprints found at the Beardmore estate. ### [The Stolen Idol](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/vii-the-stolen-idol) Investigates the pawned idol, arrests Thalia Drummond, and charges her. ### [The Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/viii-the-charge) Interviews Harvey Froyant and accuses Thalia Drummond of theft. ### [IX: Thalia in the Police Court](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/ix-thalia-in-the-police-court) Testifies as police witness; later speaks with Jack Beardmore about the case, expressing doubt about Thalia's guilt. ### [The Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xi-the-confession) Shadows Thalia, encounters Flush Barnet, and later interrogates Ambrose Sibly with Derrick Yale. ### [XII: The Pointed Boots](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xii-the-pointed-boots) Visits Marl to question him about the Beardmore murder; notices the shoes Marl provides are not the ones worn on the day of the murder; reveals the Crimson Circle's involvement. ### [Mr. Marl Squeezes a Little More](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xiii-mr-marl-squeezes-a-little-more) Mentioned as not having visited the bank, but Thalia is instructed to report if he does. ### [Mr. Marl Goes Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xvi-mr-marl-goes-out) Leads the police to arrest Barnet, discovers Marl's dead body and the Crimson Circle mark. ### [XVII: The Blower of Bubbles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xvii-the-blower-of-bubbles) Reports the murder and Marl's prior surveillance; accompanies Yale to the scene. ### [XVIII: “Flush” Barnet’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xviii-flush-barnet-s-story) Inspector Parr interviews Barnet, deduces the burglary was a paid job, and later attempts to arrest Brabazon, who has fled. ### [Thalia Accepts an Offer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xix-thalia-accepts-an-offer) Investigates Thalia but is skeptical of Yale's methods; is summoned to Froyant's house regarding the ransom. ### [The Key of River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xx-the-key-of-river-house) Inspector Parr visits Jack, discusses Froyant's decision to pay the Crimson Circle, and expresses admiration for Derrick Yale's qualities. He reveals Thalia's new job and later confronts her with suspicion. ### [River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxi-river-house) Accompanies Yale to search the river house; expresses skepticism about finding Brabazon. ### [The Messenger of the Circle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxii-the-messenger-of-the-circle) Parr assists Yale with the trap, inspects the office, and discovers Yale unconscious after the attack. ### [XXIII: The Woman in the Cupboard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxiii-the-woman-in-the-cupboard) Investigates the attack on Yale; discovers Yale bound and the window open. ### [The Tenant of River House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxv-the-tenant-of-river-house) Arrests Brabazon, interrogates him, and learns about the Crimson Circle's methods. ### [The Bottle of Chloroform](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxvi-the-bottle-of-chloroform) Inspector Parr arrested Brabazon; mentioned in connection with the Marisburg Place job. ### [Mr. Parr's Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxvii-mr-parr-s-mother) Inspector Parr is at home with his aunt, discussing the arrest of Brabazon and the poisoning of Sibly. ### [A Shot in the Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxviii-a-shot-in-the-night) Hosts Jack, discusses the Crimson Circle's organization, is shot but saved by his bulletproof vest, and mentions Thalia Drummond's inquiry about Jack's address. ### [XXX: The Silencing of Froyant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxx-the-silencing-of-froyant) Inspector investigating the Crimson Circle; receives a call from Froyant and arrives to find him dead. ### [XXXI: Thalia Answers a Few Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxi-thalia-answers-a-few-questions) Announces his resignation as inspector, but remains on the case until the end of the month; taunts Thalia about her past and her stalking of Jack Beardmore. ### [A Trip to the Country](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxii-a-trip-to-the-country) Under investigation and facing dismissal; accepts Jack's invitation to the country. ### [The Posters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-posters) Accompanies Jack to the Beardmore estate, investigates the midnight poster incident, and deduces Marl's lie. Receives a summons to a Cabinet meeting. ### [Blackmailing a Government](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxiv-blackmailing-a-government) Attends the Cabinet meeting where the government discusses the Crimson Circle's blackmail demand; the Prime Minister criticizes his lack of progress but Yale insists on serving under him. ### [Thalia Lunches with a Cabinet Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxv-thalia-lunches-with-a-cabinet-minister) Reports on his findings in France regarding Marl and Lightman, and is the subject of Yale's suspicion about a mole in the police. ### [The Circle Meets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxvi-the-circle-meets) Mentioned by the Crimson Circle master as an inspector who is not to be despised. ### [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) Inspector Parr is the recipient of the letter Thalia dictates, which includes the unopened photograph. Jack also dreams of Parr as an ogre in Thalia's power. ### [A Prison Diet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xxxix-a-prison-diet) Investigates the case, visits Jack Beardmore and Thalia in prison, and hints at a crucial lie. ### [The Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xl-the-escape) Inspector Parr is in good humor despite the escape, shares his theory about a traitor at headquarters, and prepares to lecture the Cabinet on his methods. ### [Who Is the Crimson Circle?](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xli-who-is-the-crimson-circle) Delivers a lecture at the Prime Minister's house, revealing the identity of the Crimson Circle as Lightman and exposing Derrick Yale as the criminal. ### [XLII: Mother](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xlii-mother) Inspector Parr orchestrates the capture of Yale and reveals Thalia is his daughter. ### [The Story Continued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/chapters/xliii-the-story-continued) Inspector Parr narrates the full story, revealing Yale's crimes and his own role in the investigation. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters/mr_parr - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_crimson_circle_se/characters