The Chinese Parrot

Return to the Charlie Chan Mystery Series with Earl Bigger's fantastic sophomore outing, The Chinese Parrot.After the events of The House Without a Key, Charlie Chan is ready for a vacation. But before he can relax in the Golden State he must follow through on a promise he made to an old friend-transporting her priceless pearl necklace to its new owner. Accompanying Bob Eden, son of the jeweler who brokered the deal, Chan will stop at nothing to ensure the necklace reaches its final destination, even if that means picking up a mystery or two along the way.Based in part on the life of Chinese Hawaiian detective Chang Apana, Earl Derr Bigger's Charlie Chan Mystery Series was originally created to combat the negative "Yellow Peril" stereotypes of Asian Americans that were prevalent in the early twentieth century.With The Chinese Parrot (1926), Biggers delivers an intricate puzzle full of adventure and romance that further expands on the mythos of Charlie Chan. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was a master of mystery whose work helped shape the Golden Age of detective fiction. Born in Ohio and educated at Harvard, Biggers began his literary career as a journalist before turning to the world of fiction-where he would leave an indelible mark.Best known as the creator of the legendary detective Charlie Chan, Biggers blended gripping plots, clever dialogue, and exotic locales to craft mysteries that captivated readers worldwide. Inspired by a real-life Chinese-American lawman, Chan was a groundbreaking character: wise, witty, and deeply principled, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the stereotypes of his time.Biggers' novels, including The House Without a Key and The Chinese Parrot, have endured for nearly a century thanks to their elegance, charm, and universal appeal. His stories continue to intrigue modern readers and inspire new adaptations-from film to radio to manga-style reimaginings.Though his life was tragically cut short, Earl Derr Biggers left behind a literary legacy as rich and colorful as the mysteries he so deftly penned.