Signed on the title page by the author. Ethelred & Elsie #1. Booth's wonderful cover art* made me expect delightfully eccentric characters, and the books did not disappoint. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice published in 2007 was nominated for Edgar Award for the Best Paperback Original. It is like reading a newspaper report on a crime interspersed with a historical reference book and an electoral register. --Judy Coon. 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. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Makes for enjoyable read. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The first book in the Elsie and Ethelred series. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (2007) by L.C. A Cruel Necessity (2014) begins a new crime series, featuring C17th lawyer John Grey. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Fun fact: he can recite all the kings and queens of England, in order, with dates. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Crime fic with a gleeful giggle, not with graphic gore, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L.C. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice (Ethelred and Elsie, 1) (Volume 1), Felony & Mayhem Press; First Edition (April 16, 2009). Related Searches. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Please try again. The murder was mentioned at the beginning but hardly mentioned much after that. £7.02 + £8.49 P&P. 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. Sense of humor. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 8vo. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The Elsie and Ethelred book series by L.C. I hate to give up on a book but got around 70% through this one and gave up. 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. Please try again. AbeBooks.com: THE HERRING SELLER'S APPRENTICE: 234 pages. 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. Trustpilot. 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. Cover art, synopsis, sequels, reviews, awards, publishing history, genres, and time period. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. Read "The Herring-Seller's Apprentice" by L.C. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice By L.C. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013. 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. L. C. TYLER – The Herring Seller’s Apprentice. Add to cart Buy Now The Herring-Seller's Apprentice by L. C. Tyler. Tyler. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try your request again later. Tyler certainly falls into the sub-category of crime fiction now described as `cosy'. Tyler is a stylish writer, and his humor is both subtle and sly. Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. I also want to commend Tyler on the endings, both of them. This is a B format paperback (130 x 198 mm). There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. I thought it might make me smile and I am having major difficulties getting into Sunnyside, or even caring anything about the characters at all. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L.C. Story good. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L. C. Tyler, 9780749018269, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. A loving parody of the golden age, The Herring Seller's Apprentice pairs two mismatched characters with hilarious results. 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. Buy a cheap copy of The Herring Seller's Apprentice book by L.C. 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: 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), Death of a Hollow Man: The 2nd Inspector Barnaby Mystery (Volume 2). Tyler – A funny book of murder, writing and mayhem. Greener Books Ltd. Sense of humor. from this writer. Tyler First published in the UK by Macmillan in 2007. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. One-third of the way in, Tressider's Wodehousian narrative voice (You'll have found the same thing yourself, of course. The Herring Seller's Apprentice. MORE! Seller 99.7% positive. A mediocre mystery-writer (and thus a purveyor of red herrings), Ethelred Tressider has … 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. Tyler was educated at Oxford, and has lived in Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Denmark, and Norway; he currently lives in London. One of 100 copies with publishers numbered blindstamp to title-page. 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. It was published as part of the Macmillan New Writing programme, and I found it really good fun. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. AbeBooks.com: The Herring Seller's Apprentice: (London). It's a quick read. Tyler (Favorite Author) 3.41 of 5 Votes: 3. book by sarah rayne. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $12.47 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Hungary. A darkly subversive take on the detective novel ... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. He won the Goldsboro Last Laugh Award both in 2010, for The Herring in the Library, and in 2015, for Crooked Herring. See the complete Elsie and Ethelred series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. series. 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 … The case of the Dead Dish is the most exciting project Elsie's come across in years, but however much she bullies Ethelred, he refuses to take much interest in the mystery. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice. In 2015 LC Tyler was elected Chair of the Crime Writers' Association. Used; paperback; Condition Used; Good ISBN 10 0230531288 ISBN 13 9780230531284 Seller. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016. This wonderfully witty first outing in a series by L.C. I loudly and publicly chortled, whinnied, snickered, giggled and less ostentatiously grinned through this clever, playful, good humoured outing. 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. genre. Try it, you'll more than likely be entertained. VG/VG. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Macmillan New Writing) by L. C. Tyler. review 1: I was enchanted in the beginning but things twisted a little bit too oddly for me in the stretch. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Herring on the Nile, The (The Elsie and Ethelred Series) by Tyler, L C, NEW Book. The contrast in characters between intelligent, educated, understated and reserved Ethelred and vulgar, crass, and loud agent Elsie is priceless. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L.C. Unable to add item to List. *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. Slight lean to spine. Felony & Mayhem, US, trade paperback, April 2009. 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, who claims. It is obvious that it is different when we get the postscript at the start of the book and the beginning at the end! With the disappearance of Tressider’s former wife, Geraldine, Elsie thinks it is the perfect time for Ethelred to branch out into true crime. TylerMacmillan £14.99FT bookshop price: £11.99 The Herring Seller's Apprentice by Tyler, L C. Show all copies. Tag: The Herring Seller’s Apprentice. Used; good; paperback; Condition Good ISBN 10 1934609234 ISBN 13 9781934609231 Seller. Disappointing British mystery after so many favorable reviews in the Amazon promos. Elsie tells Ethelred not to bother developing character, describing atmosphere, or using clever literary allusions, but Tyler does all … 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 Seller rating: This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars … Pan Macmillan, UK, trade paperbark, 2007. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! `Masterful' Financial Times `A classic detective novel' Scotsman `Unusually accomplished' Helen Dunmore. English. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. First printing of the Allison & Busby edition with a 1-10 number sequence. Author (s): L.C. ISBN: 1934609234 (ISBN13: 9781934609231) Edition language: English. I loudly and publicly chortled, whinnied, snickered, giggled and less ostentatiously grinned through this clever, playful, good humoured outing. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. And that lack of interest raises what might be called some extremely interesting questions. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011. P.G. Tressider has no interest in solving the crime, but Elsie (the apprentice of the title) pushes him into it. You may be charged a restocking fee upto 50% of item's price for used or damaged returns and upto 100% for materially different item. Size: 5 x 8 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. Sophisticated readers will not find the mystery very mysterious, but, after all, you are reading this for the pleasure of the language and the charm of the characters and setting. `Masterful' Financial Times `A classic detective novel' Scotsman `Unusually accomplished' Helen Dunmore. The Herring Seller's Apprentice. Wodehouse 18 Comments. Aided by Thirkettle, Tressider investigates other suspects, as the official theory switches from possible suicide to a serial killer. Something went wrong. Tressider has no interest in solving the crime, but Elsie (the apprentice of the title) pushes him into it. Cart All. Unable to add item to List. ISBN. Not clever or funny just depressing. 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. publisher. 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. Please try again. Tyler includes books The Herring Seller's Apprentice, Ten Little Herrings, The Herring in the Library, and several more. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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 characters are lacking in substance and any sympathetic qualities, but mostly the story jumped around with narratives from differing people. Read once very carefully. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Shop your textbooks from ZookalAU today. The Edgar-nominated first mystery in the "Herring" series will delight fans of Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers. Wodehouse Christmas. ThriftBooks. Makes for enjoyable read. 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 Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L.C. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. 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. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. 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 was the winner of Goldsboro Last Laugh in 2010 for the Herring in the Library and later in 2015 for Crooked Herring. The first rule in buying Christmas presents is to select something shiny. December 9, 2011 December 26, 2018 Honoria Plum. A mediocre mystery-writer (and thus a purveyor of red herrings), Ethelred Tressider has even less interest in writing his books than his… Fun fact: he can recite all the kings and queens of England, in order, with dates. Paperback, 207 pages. Please try your request again later. Every now and then I like to remind myself I'm living in the 21st century. His latest novel is going nowhere, a mid-life crisis is … In this Edgar-nominated cozy series opener, a second-rate British crime novelist and his quirky agent investigate his devious ex-wife’s murder. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Delightfully told mystery. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is a detective story, with a difference. Something went wrong. As my title suggests, highly recommended!! The Herring Seller's Apprentice: C. Tyler, L.: Amazon.sg: Books. 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. Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L. C. Tyler available in Trade Paperback on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. This wonderfully witty first outing in a series by L.C. The second book Ten Little Herrings was published two years later in 2009. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2010. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2013. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie & Ethelred 1) L.C. Read "The Herring Seller's Apprentice" by L C Tyler available from Rakuten Kobo. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Herring Seller's Apprentice at Amazon.com. HERRING SELLERS APPRENTICE NEW TYLER L. C. AUTHOR ALLISON AND BUSBY PAPERBACK S. £12.23 + £13.98 P&P. The murder was mentioned at the beginning but hardly mentioned much after that. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. I avoided finishing it until Covid quarantining made me desperate. Booth's wonderful cover art* made me expect delightfully eccentric characters, and the books did not disappoint. I want more! I also want to commend Tyler on the endings, both of them. The resolution may not satisfy everyone, but the lively characters and amusing banter will bring most readers back for more. from this writer. The twist wasn't difficult to anticipate, given some of those winks and comments, but was still enjoyable. The Herring Seller’s ApprenticeBy L.C. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The Herring Seller’s Apprentice by L C Tyler. Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2012. In 2015, the author was selected as the chair of the Crime Writers Association. Please try again. There just wasn't much in the story to get into although I did manage to wade through it. Ethelred Tressider is a writer. A darkly subversive take on the detective novel ... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. Tyler's 2007 novel The Herring Seller's Apprentice was nominated for an Edgar Award for "Best Paperback Original". The Herring Seller's Apprentice (Elsie & Ethelred 1) L.C. Tyler. 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. 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). Tyler - FictionDB. The title, The Herring-Seller's Apprentice, refers to the sobriquet, the `Herring Seller,' given to the main character, a reluctant mystery writer, Ethelred Tressider, by his former wife because of the numerous red herrings he uses in his novels. Tyler First published in the UK by Macmillan in 2007. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2010. by L C Tyler. Sophisticated readers will not find the mystery very mysterious, but, after all, you are reading this for the pleasure of the language and the charm of the characters and setting. 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. 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 avoided finishing it until Covid quarantining made me desperate. Ten Little Herrings (Ethelred and Elsie, 2) (Volume 2), The Herring in the Library (Ethelred and Elsie, 3) (Volume 3), Death of a Hollow Man: The 2nd Inspector Barnaby Mystery (Volume 2). Buy a cheap copy of The Herring Seller's Apprentice book by L.C. Brilliant. Tyler’s debut novel, The Herring Seller’s Apprentice . Characters not likable as narrators nor in Ethelred’s books. Tyler I just want to start by saying I loved this book! Tyler is popularly known as the author of The Elsie and Ethelred mystery series whom Publication began in 2007 after the issuance of the Herring Seller’s Apprentice. Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2012. Humor. Not for me at all I'm afraid! 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. But with a name like Ethelred, things can always get worse, and when Ethelred's dishy ex-wife turns up dead they do Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. But with a name like Ethelred, things can always get worse, and when Ethelred's dishy ex-wife turns up dead they do. ebook. More! Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for The Herring Seller's Apprentice at Amazon.com. Please try again. Ethelred Tressider is an author who writes three different types of novel under three different pen names. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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. 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. Not for me at all I'm afraid! His latest novel is going nowhere, a … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Elsie and Ethelred Mystery. Characters not likable as narrators nor in Ethelred’s books. The characters are lacking in substance and any sympathetic qualities, but mostly the story jumped around with narratives from differing people. 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. Surprise! 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. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is an appallingly funny murder mystery, packed with dizzying plot twists and peopled by a memorable cast of eccentrics. Disappointing British mystery after so many favorable reviews in the Amazon promos. Story good. LIMITED SIGNED 1st edition. The Herring Seller's Apprentice is one of the prizes on offer in this month's Euro Crime competitions . The contrast in characters between intelligent, educated, understated and reserved Ethelred and vulgar, crass, and loud agent Elsie is priceless. As my title suggests, highly recommended!! Tyler certainly falls into the sub-category of crime fiction now described as `cosy'. Brilliant. Elsie tells Ethelred not to bother developing character, describing atmosphere, or using clever literary allusions, but Tyler does all those things superbly. There just wasn't much in the story to get into although I did manage to wade through it. Try it, you'll more than likely be entertained. 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. Ten Little Herrings and The Herring Sellers Apprentice were nominated for Edgar Allan Poe Awards. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Herring-Seller's Apprentice: 9781934609231: Books - Amazon.ca. Ethelred Tressider is a writer with problems. 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. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. More! Well actually he is three writers – he writes traditional police procedurals as Peter Fielding, historical crime as J R R Elliot and romance as Amanda Collins. But it is, and it stars a mystery author. 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 … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Tyler available from Rakuten Kobo. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2011. In this Edgar-nominated cozy series opener, a second-rate British crime … I picked this up from the library pile for two reasons. Tyler is a stylish writer, and his humor is both subtle and sly. Skip to main content.ca. Ethelred Tressider is a crime writer with problems. 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 Herring Seller's Apprentice A Gripping Tale of Murder, Deceit and Chocolate (Book) : Tyler, L. C. Felony & Mayhem's British category mystery Tyler – A funny book of murder, writing and mayhem. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2013. Hello Select your address All Hello, Sign in. White lettering on the spine. Crime fic with a gleeful giggle, not with graphic gore, Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Herring Seller's Apprentice Summary The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L. C. 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 company of writers nor literature of any sort. ‘Masterful’ Financial Times ‘A classic detective novel’ Scotsman ‘Unusually accomplished’ Helen Dunmore Tyler. For some reason Ethelred is less keen to have Elsie along as his `herring-seller's apprentice' The title of the book comes from the fact that a crime-writer's major tool-of-the-trade is the liberal use of the red-herring 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. The Herring-Sellers Apprentice by L.C. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013. Save on The Herring Seller's Apprentice by L C Tyler. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 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