Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. --Judy Coon. He is married and has two children and one dog. Ethelred Tressider is a writer. *Starred Review* Between the cartoon-like cover and the strange title (a subtle allusion to red herrings), you might not realize that this is a cozy mystery. HERRING IN THE SMOKE NEW TYLER L. C. AUTHOR ALLISON AND BUSBY PAPERBACK SOFTBAC. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice. 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: 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. L C Tyler's hugely enjoyable murder mystery revolves around another crime writer and his obnoxious, rude and chocolate-addicted literary agent. Tyler His latest novel is going nowhere, a 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 … There are no discussion topics on this book yet. L.C. from this writer. 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 But however bad things look they can always get worse, as Ethelred discovers when his ex-wife, Geraldine, vanishes close to his Sussex home. Elsie and Ethelred are not particularly happy people. His agent is Elsie Thirkettle. Events in his own life are interfering with his ability to channel the policeman's character. Monumentally funny, with a sneaky plot, too. Crime fic with a gleeful giggle, not with graphic gore, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015. We’d love your help. It's hard to say anything meaningful about this book..some people loved it and thought it funny. To begin with it. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Fiction has to be believable. This wonderfully witty first outing in a series by L.C. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 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. Fairfax, Ethelred/ Peter’s police character, is refusing to be written, except in strange little extracts which involve various literary characters from Winne the Pooh to P.G. This is so funny. Thoroughly enjoyed this very funny murder mystery. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Tyler was the winner of Goldsboro Last Laugh in 2010 for the Herring in the Library and later in 2015 for Crooked Herring. Tyler certainly falls into the sub-category of crime fiction now described as `cosy'. 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. . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2013, It didn't quite capture my attention from the outset but settled down into an unfamiliar style and loved it. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016. Each excerpt is, after completion, deleted. Not for me at all I'm afraid! Aided by Thirkettle, Tressider investigates other suspects, as the official theory switches from possible suicide to a serial killer. I really thought I would like this book: cozy mystery, literary agent addicted to chocolate, set in picturesque England -- what's not to love? From the read dates you will see I whizzed through this book, which implies it is an easy read. Tressider has no interest in solving the crime, but Elsie (the apprentice of the title) pushes him into it. [ - the seeming death of one of the main characters, The Herring Seller’Apprentice is a lightly satirical turn on cosy crime fiction. Not sure the plot was entirely believable, but the characters certainly were, and I didn't care anyway, because I was having too much fun. Seller 99.6% positive. The agent is something of an Agatha Raisin in that she is a professional woman who can't keep her nose out of other people's business. Murder sure, but not violent or dependent on lots of noises and chase scenes. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L. C. Tyler, 9780749018269, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. This is a very clever subversion of the traditional mystery while still playing fair. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. These two characters are the leads in a comedy murder mystery from 2007. L.C. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L.C. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013. Try again. Makes for enjoyable read. Brilliant. A light, fun read featuring a mediocre mystery writer and his interfering agent that was both humorous and well plotted. 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. Skip this list. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Tyler – A funny book of murder, writing and mayhem The Herring-Seller's Appr... Quite simply, the best and most amusing 'cosy mystery' I have ever read! 2.5 stars - A reasonable read that faded towards the end. Unable to add item to List. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2012. THE HERRING SELLER'S APPRENTICE is a wonderful book. I loudly and publicly chortled, whinnied, snickered, giggled and less ostentatiously grinned through this clever, playful, good humoured outing. Audio, eBook, or Paperback. The contrast in characters between intelligent, educated, understated and reserved Ethelred and vulgar, crass, and loud agent Elsie is priceless. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Lighthearted 1920s cozy mystery with a cast of quirky, humorous characters. Delightfully told mystery. The Herring Seller's Apprentice. Please try again. A couple of favorite quotes (both from page one and I just kept loving snippets): Slightly baffled at some of the sniffy reviews. Will definitely try the sequels. Full review at classicmystery.wordpress.com. Tyler. L. C. Tyler is a genius. Ten Little Herrings. Length: 237 pages 2 hours. The Herring Seller's Apprentice . Story good. 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. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. Is it Elsie the agent or the writer, Ethelred Tressider? Someone must have killed Geraldine, she reasons--she had so many enemies. It's about a writer, who seems to have nothing going for him...and in the end I'm not sure if he did or didn't.... L C Tyler's hugely enjoyable murder mystery revolves around another crime writer and his obnoxious, rude and chocolate-addicted literary agent. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice (Ethelred and Elsie, 1) (Volume 1), Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Description. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is a detective story, with a difference. I thought it was a bit boring. 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. Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. Please try your request again later. During a career with the British Council he lived in Malaysia, Sudan, Thailand and Denmark. Just when you think you have committed the perfect crime, things most unfairly take a turn for the worse) switches to that of Thirkettle, who doesn't miss a beat sustaining the light tone (If there's one thing that gets up my sodding nose, it's starting a new chapter and finding that the poxy narrator has changed). 21. 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. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 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. The Herring-Seller’s Apprentice. Sense of humor. But even on this level, the book felt a little flat and insubstantial. Unearthing the facts may prove fatal. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Can one young woman clear her name and bring down a murderer? The whole thing felt too contrived and knowing. In 2015, the author was selected as the chair of the Crime Writers Association. 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. However, there are also some excellent short descriptions of places. All three have one agent, Ms Elise Thirkettle, who is always interested in Ethelred, but is far more obsessed with chocolate. Tyler First published in the UK by Macmillan in 2007. 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. Hardcover, 233 pages. When his faithless ex-wife disappears, Elsie is ready to help him look for the culprit. Tressider has no interest in solving the crime, but Elsie (the apprentice of the title) pushes him into it. I have left this book feeling generally unsatisfied but mainly due to the fact that the first 2/3rds had promise. A mediocre mystery-writer (and thus a purveyor of red herrings), 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. 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. 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. 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. I want more! The story concerns a writer, his agent and the death of his ex-wife. I see this is the first in a series featuring both main characters. I avoided finishing it until Covid quarantining made me desperate. I would like to read them all and find out how the twist is untangled. Though (whispers) the apprentice, Elsie, on this showing is probably the more efficient investigator of the two. When the disappearance becomes a murder enquiry, the police quickly decide that Geraldine Tressider has been the victim of a local serial killer. 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. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Ethelred Tressider is a writer. Felony & Mayhem Press; First Edition (April 16, 2009). By the time Elsie figures out what's really going on, it may be too late for her to save Tressider. 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. Ethelred Tressider is an author who writes three different types of novel under three different pen names. Those about the Essex marshes describe exactly how I feel about those depressing acres along the Thames Estuary and around the River Blackwater. More recently he has been based in Islington and West Sussex and is Chief Executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. I suspect that this is partly a matter of taste. Tyler available from Rakuten Kobo. The whole thing felt too contrived and knowing. Ethelred Tressider is a writer. The resolution may not satisfy everyone, but the lively characters and amusing banter will bring most readers back for more. All three have one agent, Ms Elise Thirkettle, who is always interested in Ethelred, but is far more obsessed with chocolate. In an age when even good books have poorly conceived and written endings, it was a pleasure to read two books with completely satisfying endings. 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. My husband thought I was losing it when I was reading it. Follow Swifty as he tries to trace, stop threatening cyber program: Synthenet. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Oh, dear. By L.C. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. I reviewed The Herring in the Library, #3 in series, back in November.I liked it so much that I did something I don’t always manage to do. I hate to give up on a book but got around 70% through this one and gave up. Pan Macmillan, UK, trade paperbark, 2007. The two main characters made me laugh out loud, and the author captures their voices perfectly. TylerMacmillan £14.99FT bookshop price: £11.99 As if an Agatha Christie mystery and a Wodehouse comedy had a literary child. Fans of comic mysteries will welcome British author Tyler's debut, the first in a series to feature novelist Ethelred Tressider and his chocoholic literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle. 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. Not clever or funny just depressing. Six Great Crime Thrillers. Please try again. 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. Pure enjoyment from start to finish. by Macmillan. A loving parody of the golden age, The Herring Seller's Apprentice pairs two mismatched characters with hilarious results. Cosies are not my crime fiction of choice. £8.66. The agent is something of an Agatha Raisin in that she is a professional woman who can't keep her nose out of other people's business. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice published in 2007 was nominated for Edgar Award for the Best Paperback Original. Possibly a middle child. MORE! ‘Masterful’ Financial Times ‘A classic detective novel’ Scotsman But with a name like Ethelred, things can always get worse, and when Ethelred's dishy ex-wife turns up dead they do. It is one of those books that transcends the genre of crime fiction and speaks to all readers. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L.C. It was published as part of the Macmillan New Writing programme, and I found it really good fun. Although competently written, it did little for me. Tyler himself has also now launched into the first of a second series - set in historical times A Cruel Necessity (A John Grey Historical Mystery) Look out in a few years' time for the love lives of dentists to make an outing! £8.99 previous price £8.99 + £13.98 P&P. L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex and studied geography at Jesus College Oxford University and systems analysis at City University in London. This book was full of the quirky type of humour I love & with two lead characters that throughly entertained me - Ethelred with his various pseudonyms & writers block & pushy Elsie with her live of chocolate - & theres some great one-liners. A darkly subversive take on the detective novel ... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. He is married and has two childre. During a career with the British Council he lived in Malaysia, Sudan, Thailand and Denmark. Match wits with eccentric art-world snobs in this fun and modern take on the Classic Murder Mystery. Tyler. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 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. There were a couple of nice passages, especially near the beginning discussing the relationship between author and agent, but not nearly enough for my palate. Author (s): L.C. To see what your friends thought of this book, The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Elthelred #1). In a way, he is three writers, Peter Fielding, J.R. Elliot, and Amanda Collins. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. 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. This book's main characters were great to read about, however, I wish there had been more information about them. With the disappearance of Tressider’s former wife, Geraldine, Elsie thinks it is the perfect time for Ethelred to branch out into true crime. Start by marking “The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Elthelred #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Murder shouldn't be so much fun. Middle-aged and disillusioned writer Ethelred Tressider makes a moderate living by writing under three different pen names. Ethelred Tressider writes moderately successful mysteries--selling red herrings, as it were. Elsie knows Tressider is hiding something from her, but she's also sure that he is not a. Ethelred Tressider writes moderately successful mysteries--selling red herrings, as it were. Try it, you'll more than likely be entertained. She’s the prime suspect. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011. 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). I'm not sure why I had not heard of these books before, nor do I remember exactly what called them to my attention. L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex and studied geography at Jesus College Oxford University and systems analysis at City University in London. But however bad things look they can always get worse, as Ethel. More recently he has been based in Islington and West Sussex and is Chief Executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is a terrific mystery which, at least at the beginning, made me laugh out loud several times. Tyler’s debut novel, The Herring Seller’s Apprentice . There is a good twist at the end, although it could be seen coming for quite a while. This cosy crime novel started off promisingly with a dryly voiced narrative by a writer, Ethelred, who is facing the predicament of being modestly successful but only by dint of cranking out three different series of easy-reads: a detective series, a romance series under a woman's name, and a historical whodunnit series set in the reign of Richard II. L. C. Tyler, The Herring-Seller's Apprentice Felony and Mayhem 2009 (Original publication, Macmillan New Writing 2007) ISBN 978-1-934609-23-1 . Tyler, L C - The Herring Seller's Apprentice Hardback: 207 pages (Nov. 2007) Publisher: Macmillan New Writing ISBN:0230529658 The 'herring seller' is crime writer Ethelred Tressider, a phrase coined by his ex-wife due to the number of red herrings he puts into his Sergeant Fairfax series. Not for everyone, but I've already started the next one. He won the Goldsboro Last Laugh Award both in 2010, for The Herring … The Herring Seller's Apprentice. 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. 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 th. This delightful mystery is both an homage to and a spoof of Agatha Christie - and a treasure all its own. None of it seemed to hang together and it seemed more a study on trying to be a clever piece of writing than a whodunit. The twist wasn't difficult to anticipate, given some of those winks and comments, but was still enjoyable. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice In this Edgar-nominated cozy series opener, a second-rate British crime novelist and his quirky agent investigate his devious ex-wife’s murder. When his ex-wife's rental car is found on the beach near Ethelred's home with a suicide note torn from his own writing paper on the passenger seat, life takes a rather unexpected turn for Ethelred and his literary agent. The result. Nothing much has happened in his life since his divorce from enigmatic and entirely untrustworthy, unfaithful Geraldine. LC (Len) Tyler was educated at Oxford, and has lived in Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Denmark, and Norway; he currently lives in London. The dry wit and winks at the reader with the discussions of mystery writing conventions and the mystery publishing world added greatly to my enjoyment. A fun mystery about Ethelred, a hapless detective novelist whose ex-wife has been murdered, and Elsie, his eccentric, pushy literary agent, who wants to help him solve the crime. This cosy crime novel started off promisingly with a dryly voiced narrative by a writer, Ethelred, who is facing the predicament of being modestly successful but only by dint of cranking out three different series of easy-reads: a detective series, a romance series under a woman's name, and a historical whodunnit series set in the reign of Richard II. Tyler. Tyler. 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. A mediocre mystery-writer (and thus a purveyor of red herrings), Ethelred Tressider has … `Masterful' Financial Times `A classic detective novel' Scotsman `Unusually accomplished' Helen Dunmore. Nothing much has happened in his life since his divorce from enigmatic and entirely untrustworthy, unfaithful Geraldine. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? Ethelred Tressider is … One-third of the way in, Tressider's Wodehousian narrative voice (You'll have found the same thing yourself, of course. Ethelred Tressider is a crime 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. As my title suggests, highly recommended!! Surprise! 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. 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