Description
The Perfidious Parrot by Janwillem Van De Wetering is a character-driven mystery featuring the Dutch detective duo Grijpstra and de Gier. Blackmailed into investigating the hijacking of a supertanker, the detectives — along with their commissaris — travel from Amsterdam to Key West and the former Dutch colonies of Aruba and St. Eustatius in pursuit of missing oil and the truth behind a complex maritime crime. Blending sharp dialogue, philosophical undertones, and international intrigue, the novel delivers a distinctive mix of suspense and wit.
Praised as “one of the masters of the mystery form,” Van De Wetering crafts a thoughtful yet gripping detective story for fans of classic investigative fiction.
