The Chinese Parrot: A Charlie Chan Mystery (Charlie Chan Mysteries) - Softcover

Biggers, Earl Derr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897335783 ISBN 13: 9780897335782

Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

1926. The character of Charlie Chan was based in part on the experiences of two Chinese detectives, Chang Apana and Lee Fook, who Biggers had read about in a Honolulu newspaper while on vacation. Biggers wrote six Charlie Chan mysteries. The Chinese Parrot is the second book in the series and begins: Alexander Eden stepped from the misty street into the great, marble-pillared room where the firm of Meek and Eden offered its wares. Immediately, behind showcases gorgeous with precious stones or bright with silver, platinum and gold, forty resplendent clerks stood at attention. Their morning coats were impeccable, lacking the slightest suspicion of a wrinkle, and in the left lapel of each was a pink carnation, as fresh and perfect as though it had grown there.

About this title

About the Author:

EARL DERR BIGGERS was born in Warren, Ohio in 1884. He graduated from Harvard University in 1907, and lived for many years in California. He wrote six novels featuring detective Charlie Chan, who became a staple of the movies. He died in Pasadena, CA in 1933.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0897335783
• ISBN 13: 9780897335782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286