The Chinese Parrot Author: Earl Derr Biggers 1926 Earl Derr Biggers Grosset Dunlap CAB Comment––Most people into old flicks know the famous Charlie Chan films, but not many these days know the movies were first novels written by Earl Derr Biggers. The “The Chinese Parrot” is the second in the Charlie Chan series and a classic of early crime fiction. More than 10 years after “Baldpate”, author Earl Derr Biggers had even greater success with his series of Charlie Chan detective novels. The popularity of Charlie Chan extended even to China, where audiences in Shanghai appreciated the Hollywood films. Chinese companies made films starring this fictional character. Derr Biggers publicly acknowledged the real-life detective Chang Apana as the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan in his letter to the “Honolulu Advertiser” of June 28, 1932. Enjoy this well-aged edition of “The Chines Parrot”––it will look great on any book lover’s desk, coffee- or night-table. “The Chinese Parrot”––GoodReads Synopsis: “A mysterious millionaire with a penchant for strange pets takes a flyer on a string of pearls and finds that death is the broker. "Charlie Chan embarks on an incognito journey across the desert to find the answer to a question - a question posed by a dead parrot who spoke in Chinese . . . “ Always Great Things @ www.poetrope.com Books––Films––Music. BOOK PHOTOS: All book pictures are taken in bright white LED photo light, and thus brightness, contrast, and colors of books may appear more intense in photos than in person in the warmer incandescent lamp light of your home. In simpler terms, your new vintage books will fit right in with your cozy abode. Please remember: All books offered by Texas PO?trope are in need of a loving new home, and (other than C.A. Broadstone autographed works) have had previous owners, resulting in relative wear. Thus, some books possess more interesting scars telling of their journey through the world, and life, than others. Please study book pictures closely to be sure the book(s) shown are for you. Every book with a dust jacket has been carefully placed in a BroDart protective archival cover. All sales are final. About BroDart Archival Book Jacket Covers: • Polyester is a chemically inert, durable material that is archival-safe and will not stretch • Super Clear - Covers are crystal-clear and have a glossy finish to show off book graphics • Acid-free polyester; chemically inert; will not yellow or crack with age • Non-printed paper backing • pH-neutral PVA adhesive joins paper and plastic during the manufacturing process • 1.5-mil sheets