The Chinese Parrot

<p><strong>When the glamorous world of high society collides with the secrets of the desert only one detective can unravel the truth.</strong> In this gripping second installment of the Charlie Chan series the brilliant Honolulu detective is dispatched to California to oversee the sale of a rare and exquisite pearl. But what begins as a simple assignment quickly spirals into a tangled web of lies murder and whispered warnings from a cryptic parrot who may have witnessed too much.</p><p></p><p>As Chan trades tropical breezes for dusty roads and gilded mansions he must outwit cunning crooks navigate hidden identities and face a case more bizarre than any he's encountered. Can he crack the mystery before the killer strikes again?</p><p></p><p><em>The Chinese Parrot</em> is classic Golden Age mystery at its finest-fast-paced atmospheric and brimming with intrigue. A must-read for fans of vintage crime and unforgettable detectives.</p>