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Constable Nick Mystery #22
Constable in the Farmyard
OUT ON THE NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS, CHAOS REIGNS.
And it’s all thanks to the wayward yeomen of Aidensfield. Namely:
Farmer Reuben, a capering lush.
Farmer Tim, who dreams of opening his own nudist colony.
Farmer Seamus, whose cows run amok through the village.
This motley gang of eccentrics ought to have their minds on the business of running a farm, working the land. Instead their heads are stuck in the clouds.
Together, their outrageous antics are more than enough to keep hardworking Constable Nick on his toes. Even when there are genuine criminals to be tracked, including the current bane of his existence: the phantom milk bottle thief.
Can he somehow keep the peace — along with his sanity?
And it’s all thanks to the wayward yeomen of Aidensfield. Namely:
Farmer Reuben, a capering lush.
Farmer Tim, who dreams of opening his own nudist colony.
Farmer Seamus, whose cows run amok through the village.
This motley gang of eccentrics ought to have their minds on the business of running a farm, working the land. Instead their heads are stuck in the clouds.
Together, their outrageous antics are more than enough to keep hardworking Constable Nick on his toes. Even when there are genuine criminals to be tracked, including the current bane of his existence: the phantom milk bottle thief.
Can he somehow keep the peace — along with his sanity?
211 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 1999
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July 7, 2021
Constable in the Farmyard is book twenty-three of the Constable Nick Mystery by Nicholas Rhea. Constable Nick Rhea of Aidensfield keeps this beautiful village safe. However, someone is destroying the peace and idyllic nature of the town and Constable Nick Rhea is investigating to find answers. The readers of Constable in the Farmyard will follow Constable Nick Rhea has he patrolled Aidensfield to find solutions.
The TV show Heartbeat was base on this series Constable Nick Mystery. While reading Constable in the Farmyard, the characters became more real to me, and I can picture than more in this small rural community. I like Nicholas Rhea portrayal of his characters and the way they interact with each other. Constable in the Farmyard was well written and researched by Nicholas Rhea. I like that Nicholas Rhea base his character on him and his time in law enforcement. At the time while reading Constable in the Farmyard, I was unable to stop laughing with some of the antics of the characters.
The readers of Constable in the Farmyard will learn about the role of a law enforcement officer in a rural community. Also, readers of Constable in the Farmyard will learn about agricultural tenancy with landowners.
I recommend this book.
The TV show Heartbeat was base on this series Constable Nick Mystery. While reading Constable in the Farmyard, the characters became more real to me, and I can picture than more in this small rural community. I like Nicholas Rhea portrayal of his characters and the way they interact with each other. Constable in the Farmyard was well written and researched by Nicholas Rhea. I like that Nicholas Rhea base his character on him and his time in law enforcement. At the time while reading Constable in the Farmyard, I was unable to stop laughing with some of the antics of the characters.
The readers of Constable in the Farmyard will learn about the role of a law enforcement officer in a rural community. Also, readers of Constable in the Farmyard will learn about agricultural tenancy with landowners.
I recommend this book.
July 25, 2021
Another great Collection
Another great collection of memories and events from his time as a village Bobby in rural Yorkshire. These books have a real feel good factor which make them such a pleasure to read.
Another great collection of memories and events from his time as a village Bobby in rural Yorkshire. These books have a real feel good factor which make them such a pleasure to read.
June 3, 2022
#22. And I am glad there are more! What will I do when I get to the end? How can Nicholas Rhea come up with all these ideas? With Blaketon's retirement, some of the plot lines will have to change.
January 31, 2024
Amusing as usual.
This is my 22nd read of the Constable series and I have not been disappointed in any of them. I only allow myself to read a few a year so I can savor them for a few years more. I highly recommend this series.
This is my 22nd read of the Constable series and I have not been disappointed in any of them. I only allow myself to read a few a year so I can savor them for a few years more. I highly recommend this series.
May 2, 2021
The Farmers World
First class as ever helping to indicate the farmers lot. Demonstrating how hard it was to live a dedicated life.
First class as ever helping to indicate the farmers lot. Demonstrating how hard it was to live a dedicated life.
June 3, 2021
Urk!
It seemed fitting.
The story was rather indifferent, but tolerable.
I won't. Suggest. this. T o. Anyone .
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It seemed fitting.
The story was rather indifferent, but tolerable.
I won't. Suggest. this. T o. Anyone .
🐏🐩🐩🦁🦁🦄
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September 17, 2021
A good read as usual.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. They are all full of interesting characters and tales of English country life.
I have enjoyed all of the books in this series. They are all full of interesting characters and tales of English country life.
October 30, 2021
Enjoy able as always. You feel you are right there with PC Rhea.
Great to be involved in the best of stories. A wonderful way to get to know the English countryside. Thankx
Great to be involved in the best of stories. A wonderful way to get to know the English countryside. Thankx
January 28, 2022
feel good books always
Clever and instructive in Yorkshire country. It’s almost as good as a trip across the pond! Thanks!off to read another!
Clever and instructive in Yorkshire country. It’s almost as good as a trip across the pond! Thanks!off to read another!
August 17, 2021
vary good book, could'nt put it down. the book never got boreing from start to finish
March 28, 2017
How much crime can Aidensfield really have? Much more than you would believe possible, not the dark & dangerous crimes often portrayed in crime novels.
Constable Nick Rhea is kept on his toes chasing down the phantom milk bottle thief.
Not exactly a crime of the century but it is causing uproar among the locals.Catching this perpetrator will certainly be a victory for him, and the milkman who was originally blamed for not delivering the milk.
There’s a few more bizarre crimes that could only happen in a sleepy rural area.
Burglars caught red-handed, or rather, covered in ketchup. Farm animals escaping to cause mayhem. Dealing with Tabitha whose inability to remember the day lands her in trouble.
Then the more challenging problems of marital disagreements regarding burial plots, and a retired farmers wish to keep his sheepdog.
Another nostalgic & often hilarious group of tales that is an easy but so enjoyable read. Ideal for a few hours escapism to a gentler time. The characters are described in detail & you feel that you are really getting to know them. I’m really enjoying reading the ‘Constable’ books & highly recommend them
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Constable Nick Rhea is kept on his toes chasing down the phantom milk bottle thief.
Not exactly a crime of the century but it is causing uproar among the locals.Catching this perpetrator will certainly be a victory for him, and the milkman who was originally blamed for not delivering the milk.
There’s a few more bizarre crimes that could only happen in a sleepy rural area.
Burglars caught red-handed, or rather, covered in ketchup. Farm animals escaping to cause mayhem. Dealing with Tabitha whose inability to remember the day lands her in trouble.
Then the more challenging problems of marital disagreements regarding burial plots, and a retired farmers wish to keep his sheepdog.
Another nostalgic & often hilarious group of tales that is an easy but so enjoyable read. Ideal for a few hours escapism to a gentler time. The characters are described in detail & you feel that you are really getting to know them. I’m really enjoying reading the ‘Constable’ books & highly recommend them
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
May 27, 2017
This book of fictional memoirs was fun to read. No heavy handed murder mysteries here, but a cute collection of oddities that I think most people who love this series will enjoy. Some of my favourite characters were included in this book and it was interesting to read short pieces about how they became who they are in other books.
This kept me busy for an afternoon and made me laugh more than once. Not the most serious of subject matter, but fun and lighthearted. A good summer read when you want something uplifting. I particularly liked the story about the steam tractor and the one about the constantly fighting husband and wife. Some of these are almost a little fable-esque.
This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley, all opinions are my own.
This kept me busy for an afternoon and made me laugh more than once. Not the most serious of subject matter, but fun and lighthearted. A good summer read when you want something uplifting. I particularly liked the story about the steam tractor and the one about the constantly fighting husband and wife. Some of these are almost a little fable-esque.
This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley, all opinions are my own.
June 2, 2017
Book received from NetGalley.
I have been devouring this series. The book can be read as a standalone, the author does really well at keeping new readers up with the occasional backstory needed in the book. This time Constable Nick is trying to help a small farmer find who stole his pay. The story takes place in North Yorkshire in the 1960's, parts of it really remind me of James Herriot's books. The author worked as an officer in a small village in the area and you can tell with how he writes. Some parts seem to be more memoir than fiction. I really recommend these books.
I have been devouring this series. The book can be read as a standalone, the author does really well at keeping new readers up with the occasional backstory needed in the book. This time Constable Nick is trying to help a small farmer find who stole his pay. The story takes place in North Yorkshire in the 1960's, parts of it really remind me of James Herriot's books. The author worked as an officer in a small village in the area and you can tell with how he writes. Some parts seem to be more memoir than fiction. I really recommend these books.
March 30, 2017
Another great episode in Constable Nick's series. The books are well written and I love all of the colorful characters. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.
April 17, 2020
Fun read
Very interesting stories of the Yorkshire county Lots of description of the scenery and the people Loved the sheep. dog on the bus. Well written and edited. A nice gentle book about the cops life I recommend the book
Very interesting stories of the Yorkshire county Lots of description of the scenery and the people Loved the sheep. dog on the bus. Well written and edited. A nice gentle book about the cops life I recommend the book
November 3, 2019
Great story!
Good reading!
Nicholas Rhea has interesting stories, you should read his books, you will like them! Good to know what happened on his patch. Try them you will like them.
Good reading!
Nicholas Rhea has interesting stories, you should read his books, you will like them! Good to know what happened on his patch. Try them you will like them.
November 13, 2020
Good book!
This book was fun to read as well as interesting. I never tire of reading the fascinating anecdotes of Constable Nick. I highly recommend this book to other readers of police procedurals.
This book was fun to read as well as interesting. I never tire of reading the fascinating anecdotes of Constable Nick. I highly recommend this book to other readers of police procedurals.
June 15, 2017
Just as good as the TV series but more fun as your imagination can work overtime,
fun to read book, looking forward to reading more books...
fun to read book, looking forward to reading more books...
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