Constable by the Sea

Constable Nick Mystery #6

by Nicholas Rhea

Nicholas Rhea continues his highly popular police stories - this time with a seaside flavour.

Genres: Mystery, Humor, Crime, Nonfiction, British Literature

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 2012

About the author

A pseudonym used by Peter N. Walker

Reviews

[Christine Goodnough · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading the various daily events Constable Nicholas Rhea encounters when he's assigned to a seaside village, a popular summer holiday spot. Lost children, a character who flings away his cash, a persistent flasher, a fellow determined to drown, an older constable who routinely falls asleep on night patrol and has to be found in the morning. Such a variety comes up in a day's -- or night's -- work for our kindly and practical Constable Rhea.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very relaxing read about a constable temporarily assigned to a seaside village. Set in the 1960s, it is calm and gentle.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

99 cents--what a bargain for a Kindle book--and worth more for the pleasure it gave me. A quiet kind of pleasure with a pleasant companion in Constable Nick and all the characters he meets as he makes his rounds. In this book, it's the natives and the tourists who make up his tales--and sometimes his fellow constables or in one case, a judge that he teaches a much needed lesson.

[Rhane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nick Rhea makes you long for an England that may be lost to the past

The recollections of a country policeman in the early twentieth century touch your heart and your funny bone. The beat officer who knows his town and the people in it is like a fantasy to me. His descriptions make you want to visit the places he’s been in.

[Mr Kenneth L Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book

Another great book by Nicholas Rhea remembering times last whilst in the beat in Yorkshire. This was very enjoyable and I am sure that the fictional setting of Stensford is based on Whitby.

[tina m gervasio quisito · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for lifting my Spirits

Started with book one, Constable on the Hill. I've just finished book 6 Constable by the Sea. I am greatly enjoying The Constable series, its uplifting and positive, I highly recommend one or all of the series. Definitely five stars!

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A heartwarming account of life in a seaside town

Set in Whitby during the summer of 1996, this account of a Yorkshire policeman's daily lot is a joy to read. Just what is needed to banish those lockdown blues.

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

15 I have shelved it as nonfiction. But I wonder. A lovely gentle read for these trying times. I did have a chuckle when he managed to get himself locked in the shop and a bit of a tear when I got to the last chapter.

[chris bushell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reading

Enjoyed
the book but found some of the situations a little hard to believe it was very easy reading though

[Margaret West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book

I loved the stories in this book it's so nice to have ainteresting story line s going to read another book soon by the same author. I give it a 5 star rating

[Sarah Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always a lovely meander down the lanes of long ago local bobbying - always a delight to read

[NAOMI M BEARDSLEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

By the sea, bye the sea........

Seaside is my favorite place. An engaging tale, told well. by N Rhea ..I will read more of his books!

[Delonna Oskouee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice quick read!

I may not have laughed out loud, but I think I was smiling 99% of the time. Lovely little book!

[davidlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read,and also very humorous at times.well worth a read. Highly recommended.

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened on Chirp.

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This mystery series offers a light, humorous take on the classic British-style mystery.

[Claudia Cheyne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Constable Nicholas Rhea has been sent on a temporary assignment at a sea side resort community. This is hardly a vacation - even though people all around him are enjoying the sun and sandy beaches. The town's population swells during tourist season so extra law enforcement officers are recruited for the summer to ensure safety and well being of residents and vacationers alike. He deals with different kinds of situations than he would in the Yorkshire countryside. But just like his other books this one contains interesting characters and many stories of daily interactions of the constable walking his beat.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this series. I have to get them via ILL. Mostly in large type.

[Ayny · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
in this new setting descriptions were terrific

[Sharon Stine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these Constable stories for their amazing people, the history of the places and humor.

[Sandy Wornham]

Excellent