It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The twist wasn't difficult to anticipate, given some of those winks and comments, but was still enjoyable. It is obvious that it is different when we get the postscript at the start of the book and the beginning at the end! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The characters are lacking in substance and any sympathetic qualities, but mostly the story jumped around with narratives from differing people. 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. 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. Try again. The Herring Seller’Apprentice is a lightly satirical turn on cosy crime fiction. 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. But with a name like Ethelred, things can always get worse, and when Ethelred's dishy ex-wife turns up dead they do. Felony & Mayhem, US, trade paperback, April 2009. Nothing much has happened in his life since his divorce from enigmatic and entirely untrustworthy, unfaithful Geraldine. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is a detective story, with a difference. 1/9/2015 0 Comments Those of us who really appreciate it, often bemoan the lack of wit these days. 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! More recently he has been based in Islington and West Sussex and is Chief Executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Although competently written, it did little for me. Not clever or funny just depressing. Please try again. Tyler available from Rakuten Kobo. has been added to your Cart. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Events in his own life are interfering with his ability to channel the policeman's character. Seller 100% positive. Pure enjoyment from start to finish. Read a sample Read a sample Description; Details; Reviews; Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. 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. Elsie tells Ethelred not to bother developing character, describing atmosphere, or using clever literary allusions, but Tyler does all those things superbly. When the disappearance becomes a murder enquiry, the police quickly decide that Geraldine Tressider has been the victim of a local serial killer. Murder sure, but not violent or dependent on lots of noises and chase scenes. The Herring Seller's Apprentice . 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. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice. Match wits with eccentric art-world snobs in this fun and modern take on the Classic Murder Mystery. 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). Tyler's 2007 novel The Herring Seller's Apprentice was nominated for an Edgar Award for "Best Paperback Original". Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013. It is like reading a newspaper report on a crime interspersed with a historical reference book and an electoral register. All three have one agent, Ms Elise Thirkettle, who is always interested in Ethelred, but is far more obsessed with chocolate. Title: The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Macmillan New Writing) Author(s): L C Tyler ISBN: 0-230-52965-8 / 978-0-230-52965-6 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan New Writing Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA Amazon AU Ethelred Tressider is a writer. Welcome back. The story concerns a writer, his agent and the death of his ex-wife. Lighthearted 1920s cozy mystery with a cast of quirky, humorous characters. Every now and then I like to remind myself I'm living in the 21st century. But even on this level, the book felt a little flat and insubstantial. 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. Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2012. The characters are described so well that I soon felt I knew them personally. The result was I almost stopped reading the book a couple of times, but in the end soldiered onto the end. Please try again. 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 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. The Herring Seller's Apprentice. Six Edge of Your Seat Thrillers. These two characters are the leads in a comedy murder mystery from 2007. 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. 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. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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. Though set firmly in the modern era - emails do get a mention - our central character/investigators could quite happily have been travelled back to the 50s. Try it, you'll more than likely be entertained. To see what your friends thought of this book, The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie and Elthelred #1). 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. A terrible ending. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L.C. 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. Hardcover, 233 pages. Although competently written, it did little for me. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. ebook. 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. During a career with the British Council he lived in Malaysia, Sudan, Thailand and Denmark. Description. 3.6 out of 5. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020. It's hard to say anything meaningful about this book..some people loved it and thought it funny. Please try again. In L. C. Tyler’s book we meet 'herring seller', novelist, Ethelred Tressider. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. 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. The story concerns a writer, his agent and the death of his ex-wife. Each excerpt is, after completion, deleted. 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 am unclear who the herring seller's apprentice is. 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. Surprise! L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex and studied geography at Jesus College Oxford University and systems analysis at City University in London. And the intricate plot was, well, intricate. His agent is Elsie Thirkettle. 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). Tyler – A funny book of murder, writing and mayhem 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. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2010. Ethelred Tressider is an author who writes three different types of novel under three different pen names. 'Herring seller' is a phrase coined by his deceased ex-wife due to the number of red herrings he puts into his 'Sergeant Fairfax' mystery detective series. Quite simply, the best and most amusing 'cosy mystery' I have ever read! This book is not yet featured on Listopia. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie & Ethelred 1) L.C. Booth's wonderful cover art* made me expect delightfully eccentric characters, and the books did not disappoint. I loved it. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011. A light, fun read featuring a mediocre mystery writer and his interfering agent that was both humorous and well plotted. The whole thing felt too contrived and knowing. by Macmillan. 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. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? 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