The Chinese Parrot · Character
Alexander Eden
The elder Eden of Meek and Eden, whose family name and business obligations hang over Bob's desert errand.
supporting
Also known as Alec Eden, young Alec Eden, Alec, the Phillimore
First appearance: I: The Phillimore Pearls
As a supporting figure in The Chinese Parrot, Alexander Eden is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The jeweller and old friend of Sally Jordan; he recalls the history of the pearls and negotiates the sale.
Alexander Eden appears in The Chinese Parrot as supporting figure.
Alexander Eden first appears in 0000 i the phillimore pearls.
In I: The Phillimore Pearls: The jeweller and old friend of Sally Jordan; he recalls the history of the pearls and negotiates the sale.
Later, in II: The Detective from Hawaii: Visits Sally Jordan's suite, expresses unease about Madden's changed instructions and a suspicious phone call, and worries about his son Bob.
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- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral Characters
- Madden Ranch Core
- Jordan Family Group
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Alexander Eden in I: The Phillimore Pearls