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Constable Nick Mystery #26
Constable Goes to Market
Market day in Ashfordly comes but once a week — and that’s more than enough for Constable Nick.Every Friday, traders and punters flock to the cobbled marketplace. All are eager to snag a bargain — a gourmet cheese or a pet snake from Greengrass’s exotic emporium.Too bad the place is a magnet for pickpockets, carousers and troublemakers of every description. This week, Constable Nick is faced A hand grenade among the potatoes.An unstoppable drunkard named Twelve-pint Pete.A UFO floating in Aidensfield airspace.Can he find a way to keep the peace — and save the proud tradition that is market day in Yorkshire?
336 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2002
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November 20, 2018
4 stars
I read the Kindle edition.
This is another good book about Constable Nick as he goes about his daily business. This time he is assigned to the local market. It’s Market Day in Ashfordly and Constable Nick stays very busy with one thing and then another.
I like these lighthearted little novels, combining humor with the more serious everyday goings-on in the small villages that he polices. I like Nick and look forward to reading more about him. It is certainly a departure from the thrillers and crime dramas I usually read.
I want to thank NetGalley and Agora Books for forwarding to me a copy of this nice little book for me to read, enjoy and review.
I read the Kindle edition.
This is another good book about Constable Nick as he goes about his daily business. This time he is assigned to the local market. It’s Market Day in Ashfordly and Constable Nick stays very busy with one thing and then another.
I like these lighthearted little novels, combining humor with the more serious everyday goings-on in the small villages that he polices. I like Nick and look forward to reading more about him. It is certainly a departure from the thrillers and crime dramas I usually read.
I want to thank NetGalley and Agora Books for forwarding to me a copy of this nice little book for me to read, enjoy and review.
December 12, 2018
What a charming book! “Constable Goes to Market” is like James Herriot’s “All Creatures Great and Small” books, but with a police constable instead of a veterinarian. It is one of many books in a series by Nicholas Rhea. According to the author’s website, the series is semi-autobiographical. The television series, Heartbeat, was based on these books.
“Constable Goes to Market” is set in the cozy, idyllic Yorkshire countryside. The characters are painted in a quaint, vivid, down-to-earth kind of way. The stories in this book are told from the perspective of Constable Nick Rhea. He is a beloved country police constable, more friend than authority figure. He reflects on his time in the police force, sharing anecdotes about the often humorous occurrences that he found himself in the midst of during his course of duty.
This delightful book is perfect for any fan of cozy mysteries, humorous and lighthearted stories, and small town settings with a colorful cast of characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a free galley in exchange for an honest review. This was a 4 ⭐️ read!
“Constable Goes to Market” is set in the cozy, idyllic Yorkshire countryside. The characters are painted in a quaint, vivid, down-to-earth kind of way. The stories in this book are told from the perspective of Constable Nick Rhea. He is a beloved country police constable, more friend than authority figure. He reflects on his time in the police force, sharing anecdotes about the often humorous occurrences that he found himself in the midst of during his course of duty.
This delightful book is perfect for any fan of cozy mysteries, humorous and lighthearted stories, and small town settings with a colorful cast of characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a free galley in exchange for an honest review. This was a 4 ⭐️ read!
November 26, 2018
I loved the previous books in this series and I loved this one.
It's a cosy, gentle series full of great characters and with a lovely setting.
I love the retrò atmosphere, the kindness and the human side of the stories.
It's a great read that will make you feel good.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Agora Books and Netgalley for this ARC
It's a cosy, gentle series full of great characters and with a lovely setting.
I love the retrò atmosphere, the kindness and the human side of the stories.
It's a great read that will make you feel good.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Agora Books and Netgalley for this ARC
August 22, 2022
Always a pleasure to read these stories. How does Rhea come up with all his ideas? I do tire a bit of Jeremiah Greengrass as a villain of sorts however. But otherwise, I guess people are endlessly interesting. Read with Kindle Unlimited and am glad there are many more left in the series.
October 6, 2018
A gentle restful read. Quaint humour
September 12, 2020
Lovely gentle book, beautiful North Yorkshire setting. A comforting read with familiar characters. Good to read Nicholas Rhea again.
November 28, 2021
Easy reading
Easy to read ,easy to understand. A good book to relax with. Completely immersed in the scenery,and the character's ,👍
Easy to read ,easy to understand. A good book to relax with. Completely immersed in the scenery,and the character's ,👍
August 13, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed it, as always.Ahh!! The quirks of human kind are fun to read about. I may have read them all, as of now.
I enjoyed it, as always.Ahh!! The quirks of human kind are fun to read about. I may have read them all, as of now.
November 29, 2018
Market days in Ashfordly attract villagers from all over North Yorkshire. The spot to be for social outings, shopping, and business, the usually peaceful town springs to life, PC Nick has no shortage of small-town crises and eccentric characters to attend to. There’s a dog intent on demolishing market stalls to a live hand grenade found in a potato display, linguistic misunderstandings, a spot of crime, and even a UFO sighting are all in a day’s work for Nick
Another enjoyable light read. I really enjoy the Constable books which take you back to a gentler way of life, they are filled with humour. The characters are well drawn & the more of the series you read the more you love Aidensfield
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Another enjoyable light read. I really enjoy the Constable books which take you back to a gentler way of life, they are filled with humour. The characters are well drawn & the more of the series you read the more you love Aidensfield
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
December 8, 2018
Storytelling is nearly a lost art, but happily Nicholas Rhea has cultivated this ability to relate his experiences on to us. He takes everyday events and describes them so vividly that you feel you are there. His ability to capture the details that make the story come alive makes his books very enjoyable and entertaining. It was a real pleasure to read this depiction of market day happenings in the villages of North Yorkshire.
My thanks to NetGalley for providing an advance copy to read and review.
My thanks to NetGalley for providing an advance copy to read and review.
December 12, 2018
A cosy and gentle view of town policing in the mid 20th century. The different aspects are covered in the Constable series, with this one centred around market day. The problems come in all shapes and sizes and are explained to us by Constable Nick.
An enjoyable book and series
An enjoyable book and series
December 12, 2018
What a charming book! “Constable Goes to Market” is like James Herriot’s “All Creatures Great and Small” books, but with a police constable instead of a veterinarian. It is one of many books in a series by Nicholas Rhea. According to the author’s website, the series is semi-autobiographical. The television series, Heartbeat, was based on these books.
“Constable Goes to Market” is set in the cozy, idyllic Yorkshire countryside. The characters are painted in a quaint, vivid, down-to-earth kind of way. The stories in this book are told from the perspective of Constable Nick Rhea. He is a beloved country police constable, more friend than authority figure. He reflects on his time in the police force, sharing anecdotes about the often humorous occurrences that he found himself in the midst of during his course of duty.
This delightful book is perfect for any fan of cozy mysteries, humorous and lighthearted stories, and small town settings with a colorful cast of characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a free galley in exchange for an honest review. This was a 4 ⭐️ read!
“Constable Goes to Market” is set in the cozy, idyllic Yorkshire countryside. The characters are painted in a quaint, vivid, down-to-earth kind of way. The stories in this book are told from the perspective of Constable Nick Rhea. He is a beloved country police constable, more friend than authority figure. He reflects on his time in the police force, sharing anecdotes about the often humorous occurrences that he found himself in the midst of during his course of duty.
This delightful book is perfect for any fan of cozy mysteries, humorous and lighthearted stories, and small town settings with a colorful cast of characters.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with a free galley in exchange for an honest review. This was a 4 ⭐️ read!
December 16, 2018
Another lovely walk through a slower and more caring times, this book is a joy to read. With the daily activities of PC Rhea in North Yorkshire, this time our wander through time, is associated with the town/country markets, the characters that frequent them and life in general. There are funny, head-scratching and always entertaining.
A must read after a stressful day, one which will take you back to a sometimes better, and calmer times. If you like the "Heartbeat" TV series of some years back, you'll enjoy this book, although I really like these books better.
A must read after a stressful day, one which will take you back to a sometimes better, and calmer times. If you like the "Heartbeat" TV series of some years back, you'll enjoy this book, although I really like these books better.
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