Constable at the Double
A Constable File
by Nicholas Rhea
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Pub Date Mar 22 2018 | Archive Date Apr 24 2018
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Description
This unique omnibus edition features two of P.C. Nick Rhea’s charming adventures in the Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
Constable Around the Village
Nick Rhea is busy settling into his role as a Police Constable in Aidensfield, getting to grips with rural life and his new colleagues and neighbours. P.C. Rhea maintains his charismatic approach through the villages many incidents whether it’s the historic tradition of the First Footing on New Year’s Eve, the scandal of an un-dug grave, or a case of a missing child.
Rhea soon finds himself facing a canine crisis: Farmer Lowe’s overworked sheepdog is feigning deafness, and without the dog, the cows cannot be milked, bringing his farming business to a screeching halt. Meanwhile, five sheep turn up dead, and Sidney Chapman’s dog is accused of the crime, much to his dismay. Can Rhea salvage Aidensfield’s farming future, not to mention the reputations of two dogs, while juggling his other cases?
Constable Across the Moors
P.C Rhea has come to know and love the host characters who live and work on the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. The amiable constable handles every encounter with his characteristic humour and professionalism, whether he’s investigating a plot to scare away a troublesome suitor or helping a neighbour return his late wife’s ashes to her beloved moors. But when Ted Williamson’s sheep start disappearing, can Rhea find the culprit without making enemies of the farmers of Yorkshire?
Nicholas Rhea’s delightful Constable tales paint an endearing and hilarious picture of police work in a rural district and was the inspiration for the Heartbeat TV series.
Constable at the Double was originally published in 1988.
A Note From the Publisher
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781912194674 |
| PRICE | £5.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Leyla J, Reviewer
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.
Ashley S, Reviewer
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.
Reviewer 266180
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.
Barbara B, Reviewer
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.
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