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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Death is the black camel that kneels unbidden at every gate. This is what Charlie Chan tells the guests of the unfortunate Shelah Fane, a glamorous Hollywood movie star who has been murdered while on location beach side in Honolulu. Here the detective confronts his most perplexing case of his long and illustrious career. Chan is aided by a mysterious fortune teller named Tarneverro the Great. It appears that Miss Fane had summoned Tarneverro to Honolulu as she strongly believes in his mystical powers. A number of bystanders do not have alibis in this case, and it takes every bit of Chan's considerable powers to untangle this intricate web of deception and murder.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book is the second installment in the Charlie Chan series of mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, which concerns the significant role of the death of a parrot in the solving of a mysterious crime. Charlie Chan travels from Hawaii to California with a valuable set of pearls to oversee their transportation to a new buyer. After two mysterious deaths, he pretends to be a pidgin-speaking cook named Ah Kim and works incognito to solve a number of crimes. This story is a thrilling tale of murder and intrigue, sure to appeal to the lover of crime fiction and a veritable must-have for any collector of Earl Derr Biggers' seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' (1913) and 'Fifty Candles' (1921). Earl Derr Biggers (1884 1933) was an American playwright and novelist. 'The Chinese Parrot' was originally published in 1926, and is proudly republished here now a new prefatory biography of the author.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is the second installment in the Charlie Chan series of mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, which concerns the significant role of the death of a parrot in the solving of a mysterious crime. Charlie Chan travels from Hawaii to California with a valuable set of pearls to oversee their transportation to a new buyer. After two mysterious deaths, he pretends to be a pidgin-speaking cook named Ah Kim and works incognito to solve a number of crimes. This story is a thrilling tale of murder and intrigue, sure to appeal to the lover of crime fiction and a veritable must-have for any collector of Earl Derr Biggers' seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' (1913) and 'Fifty Candles' (1921). Earl Derr Biggers (1884 1933) was an American playwright and novelist. 'The Chinese Parrot' was originally published in 1926, and is proudly republished here now a new prefatory biography of the author.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair.

Condizione: very_good.

Condizione: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

Condizione: acceptable. Books may contain multiple pages with notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Death is the black camel that kneels unbidden at every gate. This is what Charlie Chan tells the guests of the unfortunate Shelah Fane, a glamorous Hollywood movie star who has been murdered while on location beach side in Honolulu. Here the detective confronts his most perplexing case of his long and illustrious career. Chan is aided by a mysterious fortune teller named Tarneverro the Great. It appears that Miss Fane had summoned Tarneverro to Honolulu as she strongly believes in his mystical powers. A number of bystanders do not have alibis in this case, and it takes every bit of Chan's considerable powers to untangle this intricate web of deception and murder.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book is the second installment in the Charlie Chan series of mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, which concerns the significant role of the death of a parrot in the solving of a mysterious crime. Charlie Chan travels from Hawaii to California with a valuable set of pearls to oversee their transportation to a new buyer. After two mysterious deaths, he pretends to be a pidgin-speaking cook named Ah Kim and works incognito to solve a number of crimes. This story is a thrilling tale of murder and intrigue, sure to appeal to the lover of crime fiction and a veritable must-have for any collector of Earl Derr Biggers' seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' (1913) and 'Fifty Candles' (1921). Earl Derr Biggers (1884 1933) was an American playwright and novelist. 'The Chinese Parrot' was originally published in 1926, and is proudly republished here now a new prefatory biography of the author.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This book is the second installment in the Charlie Chan series of mystery novels by Earl Derr Biggers, which concerns the significant role of the death of a parrot in the solving of a mysterious crime. Charlie Chan travels from Hawaii to California with a valuable set of pearls to oversee their transportation to a new buyer. After two mysterious deaths, he pretends to be a pidgin-speaking cook named Ah Kim and works incognito to solve a number of crimes. This story is a thrilling tale of murder and intrigue, sure to appeal to the lover of crime fiction and a veritable must-have for any collector of Earl Derr Biggers' seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: 'Seven Keys to Baldpate' (1913) and 'Fifty Candles' (1921). Earl Derr Biggers (1884 1933) was an American playwright and novelist. 'The Chinese Parrot' was originally published in 1926, and is proudly republished here now a new prefatory biography of the author.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Enter Charlie Chan The House Without A Key is the first of the Charlie Chan mysteries. Atmospheric and entertaining, Biggers shows you a side of Hawaii that few will ever see. John Quincy Winterslip travels from Boston to convince his aunt Minerva to end her extended vacation and come home. Nothing in his upper-class background could have prepared him for what he finds in Hawaii. Despite being engaged, Winterslip falls under the spell of the islands and meets an attractive young woman with whom he quickly falls in love. Almost immediately, he finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery. Nothing about his life will ever be the same.…

Condizione: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.