Constable Beats the Bounds

Constable Nick Mystery #34

by Nicholas Rhea

When Constable Nick leads the long-established procession of villagers around Aidensfield's ancient parish extremities, he realises his duty as a rural bobby comprises lots of boundaries over which he should not cross. Nonetheless he must occasionally ignore such restrictions to fulfill his role as village constable satisfactorily. Far beyond the call of duty are his efforts to get a bride to the church on time and the occasion he finds himself defending a youth charged with a public order offence. But when St. Aidan's Well almost dries up as a body is found on the moors above Aidensfield, Constable Nick knows he is duty bound to continue his individualistic performance of wide-ranging constabulary responsibilities.

223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

A pseudonym used by Peter N. Walker

Reviews

[Gronk · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't finish it. There was no story there.

[Jenny Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

A memoir from Constable Nick, one of many apparently but the first I've read. It was OK, interesting enough without setting the world alight. I think this is No. 34 in the series so I guess he may have already used up most of the more interesting stories in previous volumes. Humour was attempted but wasn't always entirely successful and his attitude was a little superior and sanctimonious at times. I would read more if I cam across them, but probably from earlier on in his writing career.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

PC Plod's mild adventures in Yorkshire continues, as the local villagers 'beat the bounds' to establish the village boundaries. A few out of date laws are explained, such as the law allowing underage people to drink alchohol, provided it's not at a bar.

Don't expect any sex scenes.