Ten Little Herrings. With the disappearance of Tressider’s former wife, Geraldine, Elsie thinks it is the perfect time for Ethelred to branch out into true crime. Unable to add item to List. Ethelred Tressider is a crime writer with problems. "Just when you think you have committed the perfect crime, things most unfairly take a turn for the worse.". Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. The Herring Seller's Apprentice - Extract & Competition The following is an extract from The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L C Tyler which is now available in paperback. Both are content in their way, alone but in contact if only so Elise can cajole, persuade and generally pressure him into producing books for sale and therefore commission. His latest novel is going nowhere, mid-life crisis is looming and he's burdened by the literary agent he probably deserves: Elsie Thirkettle, a diminutive but determined individual who claims to enjoy neither the company of writers nor literature of any sort. Six Powerful Stories. Length: 237 pages 2 hours. I can say, without spoiling things for anyone who wants to read it, the story is full or surprises (forgive the cliche) and full of humour, unusual perhaps for a murder mystery, but there it is. This was fun to read, when you like a cozy now and again. TylerMacmillan £14.99FT bookshop price: £11.99 Description. The Herring-seller's Apprentice (Book) : Tyler, L. C. : A mediocre mystery-writer, Ethelred Tressider has even less interest in writing his books than his (dwindling) fan base has in reading them, and his agent, the pesky, nosy, vulgar, chocolate-chomping Elsie, has no interest in them at all. But however bad things look they can always get worse, as Ethel. Please try again. Tyler. L. C. Tyler, The Herring-Seller's Apprentice Felony and Mayhem 2009 (Original publication, Macmillan New Writing 2007) ISBN 978-1-934609-23-1 . by Macmillan. Be the first to ask a question about The Herring Seller's Apprentice. L C Tyler's hugely enjoyable murder mystery revolves around another crime writer and his obnoxious, rude and chocolate-addicted literary agent. I am a great fan, however, of fiction that tries to play with and subvert the genre such as that by Malcolm Pryce, Jasper Fforde and Donna Moore. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Learn more about the program. Brilliant. It is like reading a newspaper report on a crime interspersed with a historical reference book and an electoral register. 21. Murder shouldn't be so much fun. Quite simply, the best and most amusing 'cosy mystery' I have ever read! Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Elthelred #1) Published October 5th 2007 by Macmillan. The Herring Seller's Apprentice It’s a long time since I’ve been amused by a detective story as much as I have been by L.C. Cosies are not my crime fiction of choice. From the read dates you will see I whizzed through this book, which implies it is an easy read. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Soon the indefatigable Elsie has bullied Ethelred into embarking upon his own investigation, but as their enquiries proceed, she begins to suspect that her client's own alibi is not as solid as he claims. [ - the seeming death of one of the main characters, The Herring Seller’Apprentice is a lightly satirical turn on cosy crime fiction. Buy a cheap copy of The Herring Seller's Apprentice book by L.C. Ethelred Tressider writes three different series, none of which are spectacularly successful, but the author and his agent, Elsie Thirkettle, manage to make a living from them. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice published in 2007 was nominated for Edgar Award for the Best Paperback Original. --Judy Coon. More recently he has been based in Islington and West Sussex and is Chief Executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Though (whispers) the apprentice, Elsie, on this showing is probably the more efficient investigator of the two. Someone must have killed Geraldine, she reasons--she had so many enemies. And the intricate plot was, well, intricate. And that lack of interest raises what might be called some extremely interesting questions. October 5th 2007 The murder was mentioned at the beginning but hardly mentioned much after that. A mystery within a mystery. By L.C. Not for me at all I'm afraid! She’s the prime suspect. L.C. Middle-aged and disillusioned writer Ethelred Tressider makes a moderate living by writing under three different pen names. The Herring Seller's Apprentice . Murder sure, but not violent or dependent on lots of noises and chase scenes. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. Six Great Crime Thrillers. MORE! Possibly a middle child. Will definitely try the sequels. The characters are lacking in substance and any sympathetic qualities, but mostly the story jumped around with narratives from differing people. When his ex-wife's rental car is found on the beach near Ethelred's home with a suicide note torn from his own. Try again. Something went wrong. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. When the body of Tressider's ex-wife, Geraldine, turns up near his West Sussex home, the police mark Tressider as a person of interest. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The DI Tremayne Thriller Series: Books 1 - 6: The Complete Series, Farewell My Herring (The The Herring Mysteries, 9), The Merlot Murders: A Wine Country Mystery (Wine Country Mysteries (Paperback)), The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Ethelred), Ten Little Herrings (Ethelred and Elsie, 2) (Volume 2), The Herring in the Library (Ethelred and Elsie, 3) (Volume 3), The Maltese Herring (The Herring Mysteries, 8), Death of a Hollow Man: The 2nd Inspector Barnaby Mystery (Volume 2). Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Sense of humor. I suspect that this is partly a matter of taste. But with a name like Ethelred, things can always get worse, and when Ethelred's dishy ex-wife turns up dead they do. Tyler certainly falls into the sub-category of crime fiction now described as `cosy'. We’d love your help. ISBN: 0230529658 (ISBN13: 9780230529656) Edition language: English. Ethelred Tressider is an author who writes three different types of novel under three different pen names. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013. The actual mystery in this book is OK - if a little obvious - but L. C. Tyler couldn't have created a less sympathetic character than Ethelred, a man who is unable to either take responsibility for anything that has gone wrong in his own life or enjoy any of the things that are going well. These two characters are the leads in a comedy murder mystery from 2007. Readers may wonder after finishing this romp whether a series is in the offing—the conclusion seems to suggest it’s not—but Ten Little Herrings has already been published in England and will be appearing in the U.S. soon. More! It's hard to say anything meaningful about this book..some people loved it and thought it funny. 2.5 stars - A reasonable read that faded towards the end. Trustpilot. The story concerns a writer, his agent and the death of his ex-wife. £8.66. Tyler First published in the UK by Macmillan in 2007. To see what your friends thought of this book, The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Elthelred #1). I agree with the other positive reviews, and would just add that for long-term mystery readers that like humor, this book is quite the treat. The story concerns a writer, his agent and the death of his ex-wife. Crime fic with a gleeful giggle, not with graphic gore, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015. Bravissimo! by L C Tyler. ‘Masterful’ Financial Times ‘A classic detective novel’ Scotsman His agent then becomes the herring seller's apprentice as she pushes herself into the heart of the mystery (out of sheer perversity and curiosity) when the writer's ex-wife is found dead. L.C. LC Tyler casts a wry eye over the process of writing detective fiction while providing a most readable murder mystery and a couple of delightfully loopy main protagonists in Ethelred, a hack author of detective fiction (and Mills and Boon style hospital romances) and his agent, Elsie. By the time Elsie figures out what's really going on, it may be too late for her to save Tressider. Crooked Herring and Herring in the Library have won the British Last Laugh award, while The Herring-Seller's Apprentice and Ten Little Herrings have been nominated for an Edgar Award in the U.S. I found Elsie to be pushy -- yet a little endearing in her tenderness towards Ethelred -- and I was really disappointed in how Ethelred turned out in the end. His agent Elsie--a short, fat woman who dresses like a tall, slender one--knows authors are idiots, but still has a well-concealed soft spot for Tressider. But even on this level, the book felt a little flat and insubstantial. This is so funny. When his faithless ex-wife disappears, Elsie is ready to help him look for the culprit. His agent Elsie--a short, fat woman who dresses like a tall, slender one--knows authors are idiots, but still has a well-concealed soft spot for Tressider. He is married and has two childre. I really enjoyed this delightful book. All three have one agent, Ms Elise Thirkettle, who is always interested in Ethelred, but is far more obsessed with chocolate. Elsie tells Ethelred not to bother developing character, describing atmosphere, or using clever literary allusions, but Tyler does all those things superbly. +The Herring Seller’s Apprentice. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is a detective story, with a difference. Characters not likable as narrators nor in Ethelred’s books. I loved it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2013. HERRING IN THE SMOKE NEW TYLER L. C. AUTHOR ALLISON AND BUSBY PAPERBACK SOFTBAC. Swifty and the Terrorists: The Survival of Order, Two Birds with One Stone (A Helen & Martha Cozy Mystery) (Volume 1), THE THIRD MURDERER (Richard and Morgana MacKenzie Mysteries Book 1), Murder On The Caledonian Queen (A Helen & Martha Cozy Mystery), Death Drinks Darjeeling (A Helen & Martha Cozy Mystery) (Volume 4), Pudding, Poison & Pie: A Helen & Martha Cozy Mystery (Volume 3), The Ghost in Mr. Pepper's Bed: Willow Valley Cozy Mysteries, Murder Travels in Threes (A Helen & Martha Cozy Mystery) (Volume 2). A light, fun read featuring a mediocre mystery writer and his interfering agent that was both humorous and well plotted. Where to buy this book: Buy the book from Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk Buy the paperback from Speedyhen Buy the paperback from The Book Depository Buy the paperback from Waterstones How I got this book: The twist wasn't difficult to anticipate, given some of those winks and comments, but was still enjoyable. As the novel proceeds, Elise takes over the narration of the story from Ethelred, and the lively story continues in a unique and very funny way. I hate to give up on a book but got around 70% through this one and gave up. This delightful mystery is both an homage to and a spoof of Agatha Christie - and a treasure all its own. Unearthing the facts may prove fatal. I really thought I would like this book: cozy mystery, literary agent addicted to chocolate, set in picturesque England -- what's not to love? The narrative starts with the writer and continues with his for nearly half the book, then the agent, Elsie takes over for a number of chapters - while warning that she always advises her clients not to use this device! Hardcover, 233 pages. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020. It was published as part of the Macmillan New Writing programme, and I found it really good fun. Ethelred Tressider writes moderately successful mysteries--selling red herrings, as it were. During a career with the British Council he lived in Malaysia, Sudan, Thailand and Denmark. His agent dubs him the "herring seller" since mystery writers need to sell the reader "red herrings" for mysteries to work. I really enjoyed this engaging book, and am looking forward to subsequent novels in the series. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L. C. Tyler, 9780749018269, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. However, there are also some excellent short descriptions of places. If it were written by a student I would advise them to try to write one story at a time rather than 3 books badly as one. Ethelred writes books under three names: a detective series set in rural England, romantic novels featuring a handsome surgeon, and historical mysteries set in the time of Richard II and Chaucer. The Herring in the Library. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie & Ethelred 1) L.C. As the author says: There's an important difference between fiction and real life. The first two novels in his Elsie and Ethelred series, The Herring Seller’s Apprentice and Ten Little Herrings, were both nominated for Edgar Awards. 3.62. To create our... Ethelred Tressider is a crime writer with problems. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L.C. Normally the cover would have put me off in that it reflects "cute" and as it turned out the cover is a good reflection of the contents. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Ethelred is a crime writer who cannot seem to write; or rather, his latest novel isn’t going anywhere and Ethelred has no idea what to do about it. A mediocre mystery writer, Ethelred Tressider has even less interest in writing his books than his (dwindling) fan base has in reading them, and his agent, the pesky, nosy, vulgar, chocolate-chomping Elsie, has no interest in them at all. As my title suggests, highly recommended!! I am a great fan, however, of fiction that tries to play with and subvert the genre such as that by Malcolm Pryce, Jasper Fforde and Donna Moore. Delightfully told mystery. It is soon apparent that the caustic, scheming Geraldine (who had been responsible for nicknaming Ethelred the Herring-Seller) was also a crook. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. He won the Goldsboro Last Laugh Award both in 2010, for The Herring … Match wits with eccentric art-world snobs in this fun and modern take on the Classic Murder Mystery. This wonderfully witty first outing in a series by L.C. The problem is that his detective has become a character in his own right and is not co-operating when Ethelred tries to write the next book in the series, so throughout the story extracts appear of book beginnings which Ethelred deletes as unsatisfactory. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Please try again. easing going read with a mixture of wodehouse and christie in the style of writing. Elsie knows Tressider is hiding something from her, but she's also sure that he is not a killer. It is, but none the worse for that. But however bad things look they can always get worse, as Ethelred discovers when his ex-wife, Geraldine, vanishes close to his Sussex home. 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