# The Chinese Parrot — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Chinese Parrot by Earl Derr Biggers.

- [I: The Phillimore Pearls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/i-the-phillimore-pearls.md): Alexander Eden recalls the history of the Phillimore pearls, which Sally Jordan now wishes to sell because she is broke due to her son Victor's poor investments. Eden values the necklace at $300,000. Sally reveals she ha
- [II: The Detective from Hawaii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/ii-the-detective-from-hawaii.md): Alexander Eden visits Sally Jordan's suite at the Stewart Hotel to discuss the delivery of the Phillimore pearls. P. J. Madden has changed his instructions, now demanding the necklace be delivered to his desert ranch at 
- [III: At Chan Kee Lim's](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/iii-at-chan-kee-lim-s.md): Charlie Chan and Bob Eden finalize their plan to approach P. J. Madden's ranch separately—Eden as himself and Chan disguised as a shabby old Chinese seeking work. They part ways in San Francisco. Chan explores the city, 
- [IV: The Oasis Special](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/iv-the-oasis-special.md): Bob Eden arrives in Eldorado and loses track of Charlie Chan, who carries the valuable pearls. He explores the town, meets Will Holley and Paula Wendell at the Oasis Café, and learns about strange events at the Madden ra
- [Madden's Ranch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/v-madden-s-ranch.md): Bob Eden and Will Holley arrive at Madden's ranch, where they meet the financier alive and well, dispelling their fears of foul play. Madden agrees to give Holley an interview, but tensions rise when Eden reveals he did 

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- [VI: Tony's Happy New Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/vi-tony-s-happy-new-year.md)
- [VII: The Postman Sets Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/vii-the-postman-sets-out.md)
- [A Friendly Little Game](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/viii-a-friendly-little-game.md)
- [IX: A Ride in the Dark](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/ix-a-ride-in-the-dark.md)
- [Bliss of the Homicide Squad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/x-bliss-of-the-homicide-squad.md)
- [XI: Thorn Goes on a Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xi-thorn-goes-on-a-mission.md)
- [XII: The Tramcar in the Desert](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xii-the-tramcar-in-the-desert.md)
- [XIII: What Mr. Cherry Saw](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xiii-what-mr-cherry-saw.md)
- [XIV: The Third Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xiv-the-third-man.md)
- [XV: Will Holley's Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xv-will-holley-s-theory.md)
- [XVI: The Movies Are in Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xvi-the-movies-are-in-town.md)
- [In Madden's Footsteps](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xvii-in-madden-s-footsteps.md)
- [XVIII: The Barstow Train](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xviii-the-barstow-train.md)
- [XIX: The Voice on the Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xix-the-voice-on-the-air.md)
- [XX: Petticoat Mine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xx-petticoat-mine.md)
- [End of the Postman's Journey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xxi-end-of-the-postman-s-journey.md)
- [The Road to Eldorado](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/chapters/xxii-the-road-to-eldorado.md)

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