This series is a warm, weighted blanket; it's super easy to lose yourself in the world of Constable Rhea and with this book you get two books instead of one! What a deal! Dig into the small, but important, domestic mysteries of Aidensfield. There is, as usual, a great amount of attention given to the details of life during this period, which is both illuminating and provides such a wonderful window into how people actually lived. A recommend, for sure.

Sadly, I found this book just a bit too cosy. I wanted to like it more, because it was written with obvious sincerity, and I could see that many people - especially those who like James Herriott's vet books or Gervase Phinn's books about teaching in the north of England would probably love it, but it wasn't for me. And it is very reminiscent of those authors, full of worthy characters and situations to amuse. And I'm quite sure that viewers of Heartbeat will enjoy it.

A very sweet and enjoyable book, full of memories and great description.
I really enjoyed the stories and both the style of writing and the characters.
I strongly recommend it.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Ipso Books

A delightful double in this omnibus from Nicholas Rhea, featuring both Constable Around The Village and Constable Across The Moors. A gentle read and a real treat to have two books in one. As usual, there are plenty of comings and goings and crimes to solve in Aidensfield with Constable Nick settling into his role in the village. Full of very 'human' anecdotes this is a relaxing read. If you've enjoyed the television series 'Heartbeat' but not read any of this series then this is a good place to start.

One of the most enjoyable books I have read in a long time. Nostalgic stories that are sometimes funny, sweet or tear inducingly sad.
The wonderful and quirky characters are brought to life around a strong and dependable lead character.
In my opinion this series of books is ideal for fans of James Herriott, Jack Sheffield or Gervase Phinn.
Highly recommended and I look forward immensely to working way through the rest of the Nick Rhea series.

If you enjoyed the books of James Herriot, you will enjoy Nicholas Rhea’s Constable series. Set in Yorkshire, as were the Herriot stories, these books were written in the 1980’s, although they are set during the time that Rhea was, in fact, a constable, in the 1960’s. There are a number of these books, but this one is actually two books; Constable Around the Village and Constable Across the Moors.

Nicholas Rhea’s (real name, Peter J Walker) charming stories were made into the “Heartbeat” British television show which ran for a number of seasons. After reading this book (or books) I would love to see the program, if only to see if the show matched my internal vision.

I don’t like spoilers, so I am not going to give any. There are enough stories and people in “Constable at the Double” to keep your interest, even if not all of the stories are completely happy. From the vantage point of the early twenty-first century it is tempting to call the era in which these books are set “simpler times.” They are not, of course, and the people living then did not think of themselves as living in simple times. It is only looking back which makes them seem so.

I am so happy to have read “Constable at the Double,” I now want to read the rest of the series. Fortunately, there are a lot of them on kindle, along with other books, such as mysteries, written by Nicholas Rhea. I look forward to many happy hours, and I award this book five stars.

I was given an ARC of this book from the publisher and NetGalley for my honest opinion.

A gentle read from gentler times. Reminds me much of books by James Herriot, such a lovely walk in times past.
The book really transports you to the area, culture and time, evoking the spirit of the lifestyle now lost. I couldn't put it down, and it made me sad to think of the times that are now gone.