# The Chinese Parrot — Character guide

> Key figures in The Chinese Parrot by Earl Derr Biggers.

- [Bob Eden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/bob_eden.md): Young man sent to buy the Phillimore Pearls for P. J. Madden.
- [P. J. Madden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/p_j_madden.md): Wealthy magnate who hires Bob Eden to acquire the pearls.
- [Charlie Chan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/charlie_chan.md): Honolulu police detective investigating the pearl theft.
- [Will Holley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/will_holley.md): Newspaper reporter and friend of Bob Eden in Eldorado.
- [Martin Thorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/martin_thorn.md): Madden's secretary, involved in the pearl scheme.
- [Alexander Eden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/alexander_eden.md): Bob Eden's cousin and owner of the Phillimore Pearls.
- [Paula Wendell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/paula_wendell.md): A young woman who assists Bob Eden in Eldorado.
- [Evelyn Madden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/evelyn_madden.md): P. J. Madden's daughter, haughty and involved in the plot.
- [Louie Wong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/louie_wong.md): Chinese merchant and friend of Charlie Chan.
- [Jerry Delaney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/jerry_delaney.md): A man with a past connected to the Madden ranch.
- [Ah Kim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/ah_kim.md): Chinese cook at Madden's ranch, speaks in dialect.
- [Sally Jordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/sally_jordan.md): Daughter of Madame Jordan, involved with the pearls.
- [Victor Jordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/victor_jordan.md): Son of Madame Jordan, a suspect in the crime.
- [Tony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/tony.md): A parrot who repeats key phrases, central to the mystery.
- [Madame Jordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/madame_jordan.md): Matriarch of the Jordan family at the ranch.
- [Captain Bliss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/captain_bliss.md): Local police captain investigating the murder.
- [Eddie Boston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/eddie_boston.md): A movie actor in town with the film crew.
- [Shaky Phil Maydorf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/shaky_phil_maydorf.md): A shady character involved in the pearl theft.
- [Norma Fitzgerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/norma_fitzgerald.md): A young woman connected to the movie crew.
- [Mr. Fogg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/mr_fogg.md): A man who owns a parrot and is involved in the case.
- [Mr. De Lisle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/mr_de_lisle.md): A jeweler involved in the pearl transaction.
- [Sally Phillimore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/sally_phillimore.md): An elderly woman who owned the pearls originally.
- [Horace Greeley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/horace_greeley.md): A historical figure mentioned as a reference.
- [Mr. Belasco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/mr_belasco.md): A theatrical figure mentioned in passing.
- [Fanny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/fanny.md): A minor character mentioned at the ranch.
- [Isaiah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_chinese_parrot_se/characters/isaiah.md): A biblical reference used as an exclamation.

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