The Jade God · Character
Perkins
The Derricks' uncanny housekeeper at Beech Lodge, whose dream-haunted sleep mutters fragments of Malay and unsettles even the men who fear her.
supporting
Also known as Derrick, Miss Derrick, II Perkins Miss Derrick, Presently Derrick, Perkins knocks, no Perkins
First appearance: II: Perkins
As a supporting figure in The Jade God, Perkins is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The maid with an 'extraordinary expression' that makes Edith feel cold.
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Perkins stayed on at Beech Lodge after the Thursbys left, and Jean Millicent recognizes her instantly as part of the house itself. She is a queer woman, best left alone, as Martin warns with a meaningful touch to his…
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See Perkins in II: PerkinsCharacter Web
28 connectionsA slice of how Perkins sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Psychological
- Social
Character groups
- Central Cast & Occult
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Derrick’s psychological whirl and Martin’s shift from silent, fearful contemplation to a “new look” and awkwar…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- John Martin
professional · positive
John Martin and Perkins have a frequent, likely employer-servant or colleague dynamic,… How this plays out →
- The Woman
psychological · ambivalent
- Edith Derrick
professional · positive
- Sergeant Burke
professional · ambivalent
- Henry Millicent
social · positive
- Mr. Thursby
social · positive
- Jean Millicent
social · positive
- John Martin
professional · positive
John Martin and Perkins have a frequent, likely employer-servant or colleague dynamic,… How this plays out →
- Edith Derrick
professional · positive
- Sergeant Burke
professional · ambivalent
- Henry Millicent
social · positive
- The Woman
psychological · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Perkins in II: PerkinsIn the story
Perkins appears across 8 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: The Old House
- II: Perkins
- III: The Man from the East
- IV: Jean
- V: The Paper-Knife
- VI: God—Or Devil?
- VII: A Mysterious Peddler
- VIII: The Power of the Unknown
Chapter companion notes
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See Perkins in II: Perkins