The Purple Parrot,Used
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The Purple Parrot,Used
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Prof. Westborough looks in another impossible crime in CHicago in the 1930s.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Purple Parrot'? A: 'The Purple Parrot' follows the story of Hezekiah Morse, a bibliophile who is murdered in his study. The police suspect his granddaughter, who stands to lose her inheritance unless she obeys Morse's wishes about her marriage. Her lawyer boyfriend believes in her innocence, and a professor of Roman history steps in to investigate the true significance of a terra-cotta statuette of a purple parrot linked to the case.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Purple Parrot'? A: The author of 'The Purple Parrot' is Clyde B. Clason.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'The Purple Parrot' is a mystery novel that combines elements of detective fiction and crime.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Purple Parrot' have? A: 'The Purple Parrot' contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Purple Parrot' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Purple Parrot' published? A: 'The Purple Parrot' was published on January 1, 2011.
- Q: Is there a character who investigates the murder in 'The Purple Parrot'? A: Yes, Theocritus Lucius Westborough, a professor of Roman history, acts as an amateur sleuth to investigate the murder of Hezekiah Morse.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Purple Parrot'? A: 'The Purple Parrot' explores themes of inheritance, familial loyalty, the pursuit of truth, and the complexities of love.
- Q: What is the condition of the item for sale? A: The item is listed as in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is there a significant object in the story related to the murder? A: Yes, a terra-cotta statuette of a purple parrot plays a significant role in the plot, linking various elements of the mystery.