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Constable Nick Mystery #4
Constable across the Moors
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. MEET BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.
“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post
THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT
The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.
RURAL LIFE HAS PLENTY OF SURPRISES FOR CONSTABLE NICK
Constable Nick has come to know and love the host of 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.
Not to mention the insurance agent with a rather unusual policy on Edgar Dawson’s dog, Arthur. It covers him for stealing clothes from washing lines and getting lady dogs pregnant!
But when Ted Williamson's sheep start disappearing, can Rhea find the culprit without making enemies of the farmers of Yorkshire?
CHARMING, FUNNY TALES WITH A COUNTRY FLAVOUR
“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.” Daily Telegraph
In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.
IT’S NOT THE BIG CITY BUT THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE IS STILL FULL OF INCIDENT
Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.
DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS
MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.
Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, is full of warmth, generosity and kindness
PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA
“Just love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books . . . easy reading delivers a heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s.” Joy Ellis
“Recommended if it's laughter you're after.” Bolton Evening News
“Richly entertaining.” Yorkshire Evening Post
“Splendid reading.” Police Journal
“To be really blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy
“I enjoyed this tremendously.” Melissa
“A wonderful and relaxing dip into the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.” David
“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny
IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York Moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”
CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE
“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post
THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT
The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.
RURAL LIFE HAS PLENTY OF SURPRISES FOR CONSTABLE NICK
Constable Nick has come to know and love the host of 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.
Not to mention the insurance agent with a rather unusual policy on Edgar Dawson’s dog, Arthur. It covers him for stealing clothes from washing lines and getting lady dogs pregnant!
But when Ted Williamson's sheep start disappearing, can Rhea find the culprit without making enemies of the farmers of Yorkshire?
CHARMING, FUNNY TALES WITH A COUNTRY FLAVOUR
“Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.” Daily Telegraph
In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.
IT’S NOT THE BIG CITY BUT THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE IS STILL FULL OF INCIDENT
Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.
DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS
MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield — “probably the most beautiful site in the country”.
Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, is full of warmth, generosity and kindness
PC Alf Ventress. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA
“Just love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books . . . easy reading delivers a heart-warming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s.” Joy Ellis
“Recommended if it's laughter you're after.” Bolton Evening News
“Richly entertaining.” Yorkshire Evening Post
“Splendid reading.” Police Journal
“To be really blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but I loved it.” Nancy
“I enjoyed this tremendously.” Melissa
“A wonderful and relaxing dip into the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.” David
“A highly entertaining book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.” Granny
IN THE AUTHOR’S OWN WORDS
“As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York Moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.”
CONSTABLE NICK MYSTERIES
Book 1: CONSTABLE ON THE HILL
Book 2: CONSTABLE ON THE PROWL
Book 3: CONSTABLE AROUND THE VILLAGE
Book 4: CONSTABLE ACROSS THE MOORS
Book 5: CONSTABLE IN THE DALE
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1982
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April 18, 2025
I am continually entertained by these stories! It feels like I’m sitting and listening to my grandfather tell me stories of his life when he was younger and I wasn’t even a thought. Of course, it isn’t my grandfather. How wonderful it is to read though!
March 1, 2021
Truly outstanding
April 15, 2020
love these stories!!!
April 18, 2020
Such a nice read!
If you like the Miss Read and James Herriot books, and other gentle reads, the Constable books will please you. These are simply ordinary life books, with ordinary people living every day, along with the odd and amazing characters small towns produce in abundance. The preface says everything is fictional, but I am betting there are many kernels of reality embedded in these stories. Thank goodness there are so many! If you need a break from today's heavy duty "living", try Constable Nicholas Rhea. He is a very good friend!
If you like the Miss Read and James Herriot books, and other gentle reads, the Constable books will please you. These are simply ordinary life books, with ordinary people living every day, along with the odd and amazing characters small towns produce in abundance. The preface says everything is fictional, but I am betting there are many kernels of reality embedded in these stories. Thank goodness there are so many! If you need a break from today's heavy duty "living", try Constable Nicholas Rhea. He is a very good friend!
December 24, 2024
This isn't a mystery at all, it's just some old guy reminiscing about the old days when men could be as sexist as they wanted. It's gross.
April 17, 2020
Constable across the Moors
In this book Nicholas Rhea recounts stories including the time he was sent to find a Russian spy, his encounter with a witch and when Claude Jeremiah Greengrass disguised himself as Gypsy Rose Lee.
This fourth book in the Constable Nick series is full of stories which will bring a smile to your face, although the last May bring a tear to your eye.
This is the perfect book for sitting down and relaxing with.
Highly recommended.
In this book Nicholas Rhea recounts stories including the time he was sent to find a Russian spy, his encounter with a witch and when Claude Jeremiah Greengrass disguised himself as Gypsy Rose Lee.
This fourth book in the Constable Nick series is full of stories which will bring a smile to your face, although the last May bring a tear to your eye.
This is the perfect book for sitting down and relaxing with.
Highly recommended.
October 30, 2020
Nicholas Rhea produces another emotion packed rollercoaster.
Nicholas Rhea has written a series of books packed with amusing anecdotes. His readers naturally clamour for more from a fast disappearing treasure trove of tales. Faced with a choice of producing far smaller books or writing more in-depth tales he has wisely chosen the latter route, resulting in stories with greater pathos. Yet again he has succeeded in bringing tears to my eyes with one of his emotion packed tales.
Nicholas Rhea has written a series of books packed with amusing anecdotes. His readers naturally clamour for more from a fast disappearing treasure trove of tales. Faced with a choice of producing far smaller books or writing more in-depth tales he has wisely chosen the latter route, resulting in stories with greater pathos. Yet again he has succeeded in bringing tears to my eyes with one of his emotion packed tales.
May 26, 2020
Another great story
Another great recollection of memories from his time in the beat.Lots of funny and heartwarming takes with lots of interesting and quirky characters. Pleased that there are a lot more books in the series to read.
Another great recollection of memories from his time in the beat.Lots of funny and heartwarming takes with lots of interesting and quirky characters. Pleased that there are a lot more books in the series to read.
January 13, 2021
Another good read.
As usual, I very much enjoyed this book. Nicholas Reah's books are a lot of fun to read. His characters are fascinating and his insight into life in the Moors is wonderful
As usual, I very much enjoyed this book. Nicholas Reah's books are a lot of fun to read. His characters are fascinating and his insight into life in the Moors is wonderful
June 17, 2024
Nicholas Rhea (Peter N. Walker) has done it again. Excellent, as usual. Regardless of who you are, last episode in the final chapter will knock the blocks out from underneath you, and make you cry.
March 25, 2020
A Great Escape
A warm, funny book which allows you an escape into a forgotten,beautiful world. Experience the scenery and characters from God's Own Country.
A warm, funny book which allows you an escape into a forgotten,beautiful world. Experience the scenery and characters from God's Own Country.
April 8, 2020
A lovely story.
More stories from the viewpoint of the village policeman and the local people he deals with. These books are fun to read.
More stories from the viewpoint of the village policeman and the local people he deals with. These books are fun to read.
September 14, 2020
I have read four of these books now and there may be about 30 left. I have really enjoyed each one but it is good to leave some space between books.
October 5, 2020
Great stories of a bobby in rural England. I will definitely read the sequel. Clean and cute stories.
October 9, 2021
Great observer of all the things which make us human!
June 1, 2022
Not my cup of tea, this one. I guess it's a little too light hearted--not really a story...more of a set of character presentations. Nothing wrong with that, but....
April 27, 2023
A delightful series, better known Han Hamish Macbeth.
July 25, 2023
21 I think the first couple of chapters are the funniest in the book although the familiar juxtaposition of humour and pathos continues to be well done.
June 23, 2024
wonderful news
A delightful journey. I’m going to continue with the entire series. It’s a peaceful place to go to in this day and age.
A delightful journey. I’m going to continue with the entire series. It’s a peaceful place to go to in this day and age.
November 19, 2020
I loved the book. very well written. The description of the area is excellent. Thank you Nicholas.
November 4, 2025
Listened on Chirp
April 11, 2020
Heartwarming
I looked up the author for his name was the same as the Constable's. Delighted to know he had been one, although by his real name. Made his stories all the more enjoyable. Have already recommended the series to my book club friends.
I looked up the author for his name was the same as the Constable's. Delighted to know he had been one, although by his real name. Made his stories all the more enjoyable. Have already recommended the series to my book club friends.
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