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Constable Nick Mystery #16
Constable Versus Greengrass
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
IT’S CONSTABLE NICK UP AGAINST THE NUMBER ONE LOCAL TROUBLEMAKER
Although local crime is low, the first suspect for any wrongdoing is Claude Jeremiah Greengrass. Always coasting on the edge of the law, Greengrass has an answer for everything.
Whether trying to earn a quick penny from selling ‘holy water’ he collected from a well, which poisons his neighbours. Or conning the patrons of the local village fair by switching out his coconuts for a cheaper alternative. Nothing is what it seems when Greengrass is involved.
When reports are received that his trusty dog, Alfred, is stealing food and being a general nuisance, Constable Nick investigates. Is the dog beginning to pick up his owner's traits? Or is there another explanation for Alfred's sudden personality change?
Can Constable Nick and Sergeant Blaketon finally succeed in charging this rogue for one of his many misdemeanours?
“It’s original, it’s funny . . . one of life’s little pleasures.” Yorkshire Post
IT’S CONSTABLE NICK UP AGAINST THE NUMBER ONE LOCAL TROUBLEMAKER
Although local crime is low, the first suspect for any wrongdoing is Claude Jeremiah Greengrass. Always coasting on the edge of the law, Greengrass has an answer for everything.
Whether trying to earn a quick penny from selling ‘holy water’ he collected from a well, which poisons his neighbours. Or conning the patrons of the local village fair by switching out his coconuts for a cheaper alternative. Nothing is what it seems when Greengrass is involved.
When reports are received that his trusty dog, Alfred, is stealing food and being a general nuisance, Constable Nick investigates. Is the dog beginning to pick up his owner's traits? Or is there another explanation for Alfred's sudden personality change?
Can Constable Nick and Sergeant Blaketon finally succeed in charging this rogue for one of his many misdemeanours?
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1995
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
February 1, 2025
An easy and funny read for fans of the show. It's hilarious to see Greengrass up to his old tricks, with Sergeant Blaketon eager to catch him. My only complaint would be that there isn't alot of moments with Nick even though he's the main character.
March 15, 2023
If you like the show...
...you will likely enjoy this book too. I love Heartbeat, and I will happily watch the repeats over and over again. I had never read any of Rhea's books before, but it's nice to see how like the books the characters on the show are. Bill Maynard nailed Greengrass!
...you will likely enjoy this book too. I love Heartbeat, and I will happily watch the repeats over and over again. I had never read any of Rhea's books before, but it's nice to see how like the books the characters on the show are. Bill Maynard nailed Greengrass!
January 21, 2021
Another good read.
Yes, I do read other things. But I turn to Rhea when I need to relax and enjoy some peace. Greengrass is a hoot and a half, and that is who this whole book was about. FUN!!!!!
Yes, I do read other things. But I turn to Rhea when I need to relax and enjoy some peace. Greengrass is a hoot and a half, and that is who this whole book was about. FUN!!!!!
March 1, 2021
Another great book
Another great book in the Constable series and this one featuring on the old rogue Clause Greengrass. Full of amusing incidents and stories about what he got up to. Sixteenth in the series and looking forward to reading more.
Another great book in the Constable series and this one featuring on the old rogue Clause Greengrass. Full of amusing incidents and stories about what he got up to. Sixteenth in the series and looking forward to reading more.
December 1, 2011
Ah! You have to be a Heartbeat fan to enjoy this book. Greengrass is definitely one of the most original characters in the series and it was a shame when they took him out of the script. This book is a collection of anecdotes about this nefarious character. One can only laugh at his originality and his almost pathetic inability to make an honest living. There has to be at least one such character in every community. This is a good, relaxing (and humorous) read. Enjoy! Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford, the award-winning author of "The Whistling Bishop".
January 25, 2014
What a delightful read ! As a fan of the TV series, I do have to say that this book was just an absolute treat. Claude Jeremiah Greengrass and Sergeant Blaketon simply jumped off the pages and they were so vivid in my mind, while I read along. The book itself is split up into various episodes / hijinks that Greengrass manages to get himself into, of which they're all priceless. I found myself laughing out loud throughout most of this book. A real gem.
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