The Constable Of St. Nicholas

by Edwin Lester Arnold

The Constable of St. Nicholas is a novel written by Edwin Lester Linden Arnold and published in 1894. The story takes place in the small town of St. Nicholas, which is located in the county of Devon, England. The main character is the town's constable, John Ford, who is tasked with keeping the peace and maintaining order in the town.As the story unfolds, Ford finds himself embroiled in a series of mysterious and dangerous events. He must solve a murder, prevent a robbery, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens the safety of the entire town. Along the way, he is aided by a cast of colorful characters, including a retired sailor, a local doctor, and a young woman who captures his heart.The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It is also a vivid portrayal of life in a small English town in the late 19th century, with rich descriptions of the people, places, and customs of the time. Overall, The Constable of St. Nicholas is a classic work of English literature that is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

270 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1894

About the author

Edwin Lester Linden Arnold, (1857 – 1 March 1935) was an English author. Most of his works were issued under his working name of Edwin Lester Arnold.

Son of Sir Edwin Arnold. Most of his childhood was spent in India, but he returned to England to study agriculture and ornithology. He became a journalist in 1883, and published his first books 1877 and 1887 before writing his first novel The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician. Phra was first published in 24 parts in the prestigious Illustrated London News, and later published in book form in the United States and the United Kingdom.