We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Of course, I like books set in Egypt, but this was so funny. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A bit of slapstick, a bit of farce, never too broad to be un-enjoyable. . No sooner has their cruise on the Nile begun, however, than an attempt is made on Ethelred’s life. Tyler. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Herring on The Nile The (the Elsie and Ethelred Series) Tyler L C 0749019484 at the best online prices at eBay! I was almost swayed enough to give it three stars by how well the final reveal of the killer was done, but I worried that I might later find myself tempted to pick up anot. Publisher: Allison & Busby ISBN: 9780749019488 Number of pages: 320 Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. But this book felt a bit rushed and mish-mashy. Everyday low … Bye, bye. Didn't realize this book was in a series but that didn't affect me being able to follow the story. It was published a few months ago, and I've been deplorably slow in getting around to write a review. . At which point knowing that I had other books which I wanted to read, that is exactly what I did. No sooner has their cruise on the Nile begun, however, than an attempt is made on Ethelred’s life. I began to think them too “samey” and hoped that an exotic setting might help but it didn’t really. Hooray for the return of Ethelred and Elsie! . The author has a pleasant enough writing style, and I get that he intended the novel as a bit of a tribute to Agatha Christi, or was at least inspired by her. ‘Tyler juggles characters, story, wit and clever one-liners with perfect balance’ The Times Sleep and His Brother. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a 'research trip' with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. Tyler uses Christie’s classic Death on the Nile as his starting point but then turns the story into a dark and funny pastiche without losing the atmosphere, the sharp plotting and the delightful twists and turns of the original. I did enjoy this romp along the Nile but has been my least favourite of the four novels I've read so far, mainly because there seemed to be an abundance of characters who constantly got mixed up and the plot did seem to wallow around for awhile getting no where (much like the steamer they were travelling on). . Herring On The Nile by Tyler, L. C. In a desperate attempt to revive his writing career, Ethelred Tressider books a cruise down the Nile River along with his agent Elsie, only to discover that a murderer is on the loose somewhere onboard the ship. As the boat drifts out of control, though, it seems that events are being controlled by a party far more radical than anyone could have guessed. I think this is the fourth of this series i’ve read. No sooner has their cruise on the Nile begun, however, than an attempt is made on Ethelred's life. I was almost swayed enough to give it three stars by how well the final reveal of the killer was done, but I worried that I might later find myself tempted to pick up another of his Herring novels. I got half way through this. Free shipping for many products! Sheila Radley. (Macmillan, hardback, £16.99) Buy Herring on the Nile: Ethelred and Elsie #4: 04 (Ethelred and Elsie Mysteries) Reprint by Tyler, L. C. (ISBN: 9781937384029) from Amazon's Book Store. A trip down the Nile for Ethelred and Elsie can only mean one is to expect the unexpected. The atmosphere of the Nile is also well caught on this one, having done the cruise myself (althoguh not so much luxury). Its not so much about who did it but the dialogs are very very funny and i love the characters. Ethelred is a hapless crime writer who takes his literary agent with him on a research trip down the Nile. The plot thickens. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a ‘research trip’ with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. I just love the fast dialog and all the sarcasm. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Didn't finish it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. 3.75 stars . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Something went wrong. This book, however, had the feeling of it having been written by someone else. Herring On The Nile by L C Tyler Following the events of The Herring In The Library , Ethelred Tressider, the third- (or possibly second-) rate mystery writer has come into some money. I so enjoyed this book. Dont care who done it. The atmosphere of the Nile is also well caught on this one, having done the cruise myself (althoguh not so much luxury). Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published . I get a kick out of this mystery series. Murder on the Nile - Red Herring Games Murder on the Nile Lady Carmathen has been found dead on a cruise to celebrate a successful archaeological expedition funded by her husband. Events take a sinister turn almost as soon as the Nile cruise commences and a gruesome murder is not far away. Unable to add item to List. Ethelred Tressider is not one of them. No sooner has he settled into his state room—followed by his agent, the splendid Elsie—than dead bodies start littering the premises. Looking forward to the next book. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. When the boat's engine explodes and a passenger is found bloodily murdered, suspicion falls on everyone aboard including a third-rate private eye, two individuals who may or may not be undercover police, and Ethelred himself. The Second-Last Woman in England. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The book made me want to reread Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Please try your request again later. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I suppose SPOILER ALERT, the judge being killed in And Then There Were None is a massive red herring. Perhaps oddly, one of the things I missed most was Elsie's obsession with chocolate: it didn't get nearly as much play in this story. . ‘Herring on the Nile’ by L C Tyler Published by MacMillan, July 2011. Uhhhh.... Yeah.... One star. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2019. Neither one understands the scope of the goings-on so you get to enjoy the multitudinous gaffes of the unreliable narrators. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The whole book is a joy - … Maggie Joel. Recommend to me by a fellow passenger on a v recent trip up the Nile in the same boat as the author travelled in. Don't care who the victim(s) were or might be. Crooked Herring. But that's no excuse for a plot that wanders around in random directions, nor for shallow supporting characters. Once again Ethelred is the bungling idiot character who gets totally taken advantage of. When the boat's engine explodes and a passenger is found bloodily murdere. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. An outrageously clever parody of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and all those other masters of the whodunit . Can't wait to read the rest in this series. Yup...It was a good read! Love this series. Lots of subtle and not-so-subtle references to ". Not that it is absolutely necessary to have read the previous novels to enjoy this book; it is a standalone “story of murder, espionage and fish out of water”. Please try again. However, 'red herring' usually refers to a clue, a specific episode, perhaps: something which looks like a clue but which isn't. He is married and has two childre. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. Herring on the Nile by L. C Tyler ISBN 13: 9780230714694 ISBN 10: 0230714692 Hardcover; London: Macmillan, 2011; ISBN-13: 978-0230714694 I was hoping for more plot points to actually occur in famous Egyptian settings, but that's a minor quibble. In this, the fourth, Herring novel, Ethelred and Elsie take a trip down the Nile as research for Ethelred's next novel. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex and studied geography at Jesus College Oxford University and systems analysis at City University in London. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The alternating narrators scheme works well, and the recurring answers to the Sunderland newspaper's questions amused me. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Refresh and try again. I just love the fast dialog and all the sarcasm. The various characters are well differentiated. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2019. Nice to see the Southend Evening Echo getting a mention too. An enjoyable pastiche of a romp up the Nile. The only thing left hanging is that there should have been some comeback on telling the good people of Sunderland that you are a Newcastle supporter. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. Its not so much about who did it but the dialogs are very very funny and i love the characters. Ethelred is such a gormless guy to be the hero of a book. Murder on the Nile – Large group script Lady Carmathen has been found dead on a cruise to celebrate a successful archaeological expedition funded by her husband. The only person that they really know, at first, is an unpleasant private eye who says he's protecting a client--but he's never met the client. Murder, terrorists, Ethelred kidnapped, Elsie causing mayhem. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's even remotely funny but I understand that's its intention. Praise for Herring on the Nile “Joyously entertaining . Rather jolly romp down the Nile, whodunnit-style. The Herring on the Nile (Elsie and Ethelred), An Amazon Book with Buzz: "Punch Me Up to the Gods" by Brian Broome, Allison & Busby; UK ed. Simon Brett. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Tyler (Felony & Mayhem) There are a lot of ordinary mystery writers out there. Even she has to acknowledge that Ethelred would struggle to be regarded as a second rate author in terms of sales, while he has decided to quit Britain for a short time “for research”. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 2 stars out of 5 - I finished it, for what that's worth. 'Herring on the Nile is a wonderful tribute to Agatha Christie, and, at the risk of being hunted and tortured by Agatha Christie fans, far more fun than Death on the Nile. Herring On the Nile (Elsie & Ethelred 4) L.C. Herring on the Nile. When the boat's engine explodes and a passenger is found bloodily murdered, suspicion falls on everyone aboard including a third-rate private eye, two individuals who may or may not be undercover police, and Ethelred himself. Once again Ethelred is the bungling idiot character who gets totally taken advantage of. “You don’t believe me, do you?” asked Henry. A popular cliché about a football match is that it was a game of two halves; well, it could be said of 'Herring on the Nile' that it was a book of two halves, or more correctly a book of two-thirds and a third. In this, the fourth, Herring novel, Ethelred and Elsie take a trip down the Nile as research for Ethelred's next novel. He is married and has two children and one dog. There are any number of suspects, but for many of the boat's amateur sleuths, it becomes increasingly apparent that the dastardly murderer is none other than the sweating Ethelred. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a 'research trip' with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. It had some amusing moments but overall it convinced me not to buy further volmes in the series. Too much white space on the page; insufficient description; characters I couldn’t relate to … I tried several times, couldn’t settle, and got no further than page 20 before my attention wandered off for good. I did enjoy this romp along the Nile but has been my least favourite of the four novels I'v. The Herring On The Nile by Tyler, L. C. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a 'research trip' with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a 'research trip' with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. A good start and a good end with the twisting events. Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016. BRAND NEW Please allow 4-7 working days for delivery This item is shipped from our NZ warehouse Herring On The Nile by Tyler, L. Publisher: Allison & Busby OverDrive Read Herring on the Nile is the fifth novel to be published by L.C. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017, I quite enjoyed it not read one of these before sadly I didn't enjoy the kindle experience so will read a paper version in the future, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. A great read--Characters are enjoyable, humor is exceptional, storyline superb. Blotto, Twinks and the Bootlegger's Moll. Praise for Herring on the Nile “Joyously entertaining . Another great addition to the Ethelred and Elsie series. I'm hovering between a 3 and a 4, but Elsie swayed me. Leslie Thomas. Unique, intelligent and fun, Herring on the Nile is an unmissable voyage. To see what your friends thought of this book, Herring on the Nile (Elsie and Elthelred #4). From the author of Herring on the Nile, a fellow novelist’s plea for help plunges a mid-list mystery writer and his agent into a murder investigation. The whole book is a joy - an intriguing mystery with some great characters. It's got some lovely touches reminiscent of Agatha Christies novel which make you want to reread that novel straight away, while having some quirky modern day touches of It's own (terrorism for one). 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. edition (January 21, 2016). The genuine murderer—the real pro—tends to keep track of that sort of thing. 'Tyler juggles characters, story, wit and clever one-liners with perfect balance' The Times Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 9780330472159 Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 18 mm. She is very good, very Agatha Raisin. When the boat’s engine explodes and a passenger is found bloodily murdered, suspicion falls on everyone aboard including a third-rate private eye, two individuals who may or may not be undercover police, and Ethelred himself. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Welcome back. ISBN: Embarking on a research trip for his new book to be set in Egypt, writer Ethelred Tressider sets sail up the Nile on the luxury paddle steamer Khedive. Please try again. Whenever I read this sort of mystery I get slightly confused trying to follow all the different characters and their possible motives, but generally an enjoyable, fast read. I discovered the series recently and i love it. If you haven't read any L C Tyler books before you are in for a treat. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Herring on the Nile. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. With a nod to Agatha Christie, this is a book of murder, mystery and mayhem set aboard a paddle steamer on a luxury trip along the Nile. Quite fun, but not as good a pastiche as it thinks it is. Had a bit of A Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie feel but was still it's own book. L.C. ‘Tyler juggles characters, story, wit … The stories tend to be going on a bit too long.though ...still, an entertaining and at times funny read. by L.C. ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In an effort to rejuvenate his flagging career, crime novelist Ethelred Tressider decides to set his new book in Egypt and embarks on a 'research trip' with his literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, in tow. the equivalent of a sparkling glass of champagne.” —Lancashire Evening Post (UK) Having come to quite a swift denouement when you felt that there wouldn't actually be a satisfactory conclusion I liked the quirky postscript tying it all together in the form of an authors interview. 2 stars out of 5 - I finished it, for what that's worth. Its also very nicely written, with lots of clever parallel stories. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. It might just be that I read them at a trot and need a break. During a career with the British Council he lived in Malaysia, Sudan, Thailand and Denmark. Its also very nicely written, with lots of clever parallel stories. The ending, on the other hand, was pretty fantastic. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. . No sooner has their cruise on the Nile begun, however, than an attempt is made on Ethelred's life. Published by eBooks Allison & Busby Fiction/Non-Fiction Fiction Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. After a long time, I read good crime and mystery novel. A modern cozy. Not that it is absolutely necessary to have read the previous novels to enjoy this book; it is a standalone “story of murder, espionage and fish out of water”. Its the kind of book that puts you in a good mood, the writer must be a very funny person!! L.C. The idea of luxury. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Written with humour and clever, cheeky references to other books, this is a murder mystery with lots to recommend it. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. The author has a pleasant enough writing style, and I get that he intended the novel as a bit of a tribute to Agatha Christi, or was at least inspired by her. An outrageously clever parody of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and all those other masters of the whodunit . She was found in her cabin, brutally stabbed in the chest and left lying in a pool of blood. Tyler. L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex and studied geography at Jesus College Oxford University and systems analysis at City University in London. Herring on the Nile is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie and the golden age of crime fiction. I discovered the series recently and i love it. This is a further episode in the adventures of Ethelred and Elsie. In an effort to seek inspiration for his great novel, he decides to head to Egypt – a luxury cruise down the Nile … This item: Herring on the Nile: Ethelred and Elsie #4 (Ethelred & Elsie) by L. C. Tyler Paperback $14.67 Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Fate Worse than Death. Simon Brett. Someone is murdered. Start by marking “Herring on the Nile (Elsie and Elthelred #4)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. If you haven't read any L C Tyler books before you are in for treat. Things go wrong. A research trip to Egypt proves problematic for amateur sleuthing duo Ethelred, a writer with block, and Elsie, literary agent. It's got some lovely touches reminiscent of Agatha Christies novel which make you want to reread that novel straight away, while having some quirky modern day touches of It's own (terrorism for one). This fourth book in the Ethelred and Elsie Series was good, though slightly less so than the preceding books, in my opinion. As the boat drifts out of control, though, it seems that events are being controlled by a party far more radical than anyone could have guessed. But that's no excuse for a plot that wanders around in random directions, nor for shallow supporting characters. That is because the emphasis of the story changes part way through the book and the concept of what is happening takes on a different aspect - or at least it does for this reader. Unsuccessful mystery writer Ethelbert and his assertive agent Elsie are on board, and unfortunately they believe different stories of the passengers with them. I wasn't going to torture myself any more. More recently he has been based in Islington and West Sussex and is Chief Executive of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. 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. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Bought the whole series an. 2011 It was good! The idea of luxury is especially important to Elsie, a literary agent with an interesting taste in clothes and an obsession with peeled grapes in this novel. Persuaded to go on the trip at the last minute by her author Ethelred, writer of both contemporary crime and historical crime, with a third identity as a romance writer, she has high levels of expectation of the trip. I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous 3 instalments. The writing is smart and well-plotted, and if you like to think of yourself as a clever reader, you'll enjoy all of the references, some quite buried, to the great Christie. Blotto, Twinks and the Rodents of the Riviera. the equivalent of a sparkling glass of champagne.” —Lancashire Evening Post (UK) Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2014. Be the first to ask a question about Herring on the Nile. This is a further episode in the adventures of Ethelred and Elsie. An outrageously clever parody of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L.Sayers and all those other masters of the whodunit, Herring on the Nile is the equivalent of a sparkling glass of champagne. This is quite a good mystery pastiche with LC Tyler taking on the Agatha Christie original and spinning it out with some wit. Hugely entertaining, quirky and likeable protagonists and a swiftly moving plot laced with wry humour make this a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable read. She was found in her cabin, brutally stabbed in the chest and left lying in a pool of blood. 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