# Sir Deryk Brenderby — The Transformation of Philip Jettan character guide

> Sir Deryk Brenderby in The Transformation of Philip Jettan by Georgette Heyer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sir Deryk, Brenderby, Deryk, ce scélérat Brenderby, this Brenderby, cher Brenderby

**First appearance:** 0002-iii-mr-bancroft-brings-trouble-into-little-fittledean

## Snapshot

A polished, dangerous rival who courts Cleone with practiced charm and gives the newly fashionable Philip a taste of his own new weapons.

## Who they are

Brenderby is everything Philip has been taught to imitate: elegant, assured, and fluent in the language of drawing-rooms. He pursues Cleone openly, and his attentions force Philip to confront whether his borrowed polish can compete with the genuine article. He is not a villain so much as a mirror—his ease exposes the strain in Philip's performance and raises the stakes of the courtship.

## Relationships

### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris)

_romantic_

Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip.

### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan)

_rivalry_

Philip and Sir Deryk are romantic rivals for Cleone, leading to conflict and competition.

### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris)

_romantic_

Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip.

### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan)

_rivalry_

Philip and Sir Deryk are romantic rivals for Cleone, leading to conflict and competition.

### [Philip Jettan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/philip_jettan)

_rivalry_

Philip and Sir Deryk are romantic rivals for Cleone, leading to conflict and competition.

### [Cleone Charteris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/characters/cleone_charteris)

_romantic_

Sir Deryk is a rival suitor for Cleone's affections, creating romantic tension with Philip.

## In the story

### [XV: Lady Malmerstoke on Husbands](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xv-lady-malmerstoke-on-husbands)

Visits Cleone, begs for a dance, and is largely ignored by her in favor of flirting.

### [XVI: Mistress Cleone Finds There Is No Safety in Numbers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvi-mistress-cleone-finds-there-is-no-safety-in-numbers)

Dances with Cleone and later dices with her, accidentally breaking her locket.

### [XVII: Mistress Cleone at Her Wits’ End](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xvii-mistress-cleone-at-her-wits-end)

Claimed Cleone as his betrothed after kissing her; refuses to release her from her word.

### [XVIII: Philip Takes Charge of the Situation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xviii-philip-takes-charge-of-the-situation)

Accepts Philip's duel challenge, is wounded, and agrees to release Cleone and keep silent.

### [XIX: Philip Justifies His Chin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_transformation_of_philip_jettan_se/chapters/xix-philip-justifies-his-chin)

Mentioned as being persuaded by Philip through the arm, and as having no intention of holding Cleone to her word.

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