Book description
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. No
sooner has their cruise on the Nile begun, however, than an attempt is
made on Ethelred’s life.
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. 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.
Herring on the Nile
is an ingenious mystery, and a darkly funny tribute to Agatha Christie
and the golden age of crime fiction.
‘Tyler juggles characters, story, wit and clever one-liners with
perfect balance’ The Times
L. C. Tyler grew up in Essex, and spent much of his working life
overseas. He now lives in London.
