The Jade God · Character

Edith Derrick

Derrick's brisk, unsuperstitious sister, who moves heavy desks, hides jade gods behind screens, and tells her brother hard truths with a cigarette in hand.

major

Also known as Derrick, Edith

First appearance: I: The Old House

As a major figure in The Jade God, Edith Derrick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Pragmatic and protective of her brother, she is unsettled by the house and by Perkins, but tries to maintain normalcy.

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Edith watches her brother closely as the novel stalls and the strange events accumulate, saying little but missing nothing. She is practical where he is occult — she scrubs panels, worries about dilapidations to the Thursbys, and urges him not to burden young Jean with what is grim. Her steady, slightly cheeky presence anchors the household and gives Derrick the one person who can laugh him out of his own darkness.

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Professional
Family
Friendship
Rivalry
Social

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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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Relationships

Perkins
professional · positive
Edith Derrick interacts frequently with Perkins, suggesting a close servant-mistress or… How this plays out →
Her Brother
family · positive
Jean Millicent
friendship · positive
The Woman
rivalry · negative
Mr. Thursby
social · positive
Henry Millicent
friendship · positive
John Martin
family · positive
Perkins
professional · positive
Edith Derrick interacts frequently with Perkins, suggesting a close servant-mistress or… How this plays out →
John Martin
family · positive
The Woman
rivalry · negative
Henry Millicent
friendship · positive
Mr. Thursby
social · positive

Perkins
Edith Derrick interacts frequently with Perkins, suggesting a close servant-mistress or trusted employee relationship.
Her Brother
Edith Derrick and Her Brother have a close sibling bond, indicated by their high interaction frequency.
Jean Millicent
Edith Derrick and Jean Millicent share a close friendship, indicated by their high interaction count.
The Woman
Edith Derrick and The Woman have a tense or antagonistic relationship, possibly over love or family matters.
Mr. Thursby
Edith Derrick and Mr. Thursby are social acquaintances, possibly through family or community events.
Henry Millicent
Edith Derrick and Henry Millicent are close friends, possibly with family ties through Jean Millicent.
John Martin
Edith Derrick and John Martin are likely family members, possibly cousins or in-laws, given their frequent contact.
Perkins
Edith Derrick interacts frequently with Perkins, suggesting a close servant-mistress or trusted employee relationship.
John Martin
Edith Derrick and John Martin are likely family members, possibly cousins or in-laws, given their frequent contact.
The Woman
Edith Derrick and The Woman have a tense or antagonistic relationship, possibly over love or family matters.
Henry Millicent
Edith Derrick and Henry Millicent are close friends, possibly with family ties through Jean Millicent.
Mr. Thursby
Edith Derrick and Mr. Thursby are social acquaintances, possibly through family or community events.

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In the story

Edith Derrick appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: The Old House
Pragmatic and protective of her brother, she is unsettled by the house and by Perkins, but tries to maintain normalcy.
III: The Man from the East
Expresses unease about Beech Lodge, feels superficial and threatened, confides in Derrick.
VI: God—Or Devil?
Visits Derrick, receives a bangle from the peddler, and later talks with Mrs. Millicent about Jean and the family's situation.
VIII: The Power of the Unknown
Edith listens as Derrick explains Martin's arrest and shows concern for Perkins' reaction.
XII: “I Love You!”
Provides practical support and emotional stability for Derrick, advises him on handling Jean and the Millicents.
XIII: The Sacrifice
Greets the Millicents, comments on Derrick's improved mood, and helps manage the visit.

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