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The Maltese Herring (Elsie & Ethelred 8)
L. C. Tyler

Dr Hilary Joyner is neither well liked nor well respected among his academic peers. However, he believes his next project will bring him the recognition he deserves. He’s working to uncover the truth behind the ‘buried treasure story’, a local Sussex legend involving two invaluable golden statues, fabled to be hidden among the religious houses in the county.

Although his latest book deadline is looming, Ethelred Tressider unwittingly finds himself hosting both the academic and his redoubtable literary agent, Elsie Thirkettle, for the weekend. The three soon find themselves part of a hunt for the missing figures, but it isn’t long before Joyner’s research project comes to an abrupt end with his death. Ethelred and Elsie must piece together the clues of the past to solve the mystery in the present – if they can avoid the distractions of chocolate and feminine wiles for long enough, that is.

GENRE
Crime; Humour; Mystery

UK PUBLICATION
July 2019

Praise

"The story whips along at a fair pace, pausing only for out-loud laughs. For those inclined to black humour, it is a delight."
​Daily Mail


"Very much set in 'Golden Age' territory … a great deal of fun."
The Guardian​

"A joy to read."
The Times

​Also by L. C. Tyler

Elsie and Ethelred series
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