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Constable Nick Mystery #24
Constable Along the Highway
Change is coming, whether the bobbies of Aidensfield like it or not.
From now on, Sergeant Craddock will be heading up the force. He adores fussy admin and ballroom dancing, but knows next to nothing about village life.
Of course, he already has a plan to whip his unruly constables into shape.
Constable Nick knows he needs to put his best foot forward to impress his new boss.
Can he make a good impression while keeping the hectic streets of Aidensfield safe?
From now on, Sergeant Craddock will be heading up the force. He adores fussy admin and ballroom dancing, but knows next to nothing about village life.
Of course, he already has a plan to whip his unruly constables into shape.
Constable Nick knows he needs to put his best foot forward to impress his new boss.
Can he make a good impression while keeping the hectic streets of Aidensfield safe?
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226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2001
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May 11, 2022
Really enjoyed this series of books. The fact that they are based on genuine incidents makes them very interesting.
February 16, 2019
GNAB Written in memoir form as a fond look back at policing in the 1960's, Nicholas Rhea again brings us a look at Britain's PC Rhea as he patrols and attempts to keep the peace in Ashfordly and environs.
As we face our frantic world verging on 2019, I could feel the stress dropping from my shoulders and I read - and laughed - at the incidents that keep Nick running the roads in the North York Moors. This is a book to treasure, and read again when needed. By mid-book, I considered these folk friends, and Nick Rhea a very lucky man.
I received a free electronic copy of this entertaining book from Netgalley, Nicholas Rhea, and Agora Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
pub date Oct 18, 2018
rec October 25, 2018
Agora Books
As we face our frantic world verging on 2019, I could feel the stress dropping from my shoulders and I read - and laughed - at the incidents that keep Nick running the roads in the North York Moors. This is a book to treasure, and read again when needed. By mid-book, I considered these folk friends, and Nick Rhea a very lucky man.
I received a free electronic copy of this entertaining book from Netgalley, Nicholas Rhea, and Agora Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
pub date Oct 18, 2018
rec October 25, 2018
Agora Books
August 12, 2022
I do enjoy these stories and wonder how Rhea comes up with all his ideas. So many crimes that are not really serious crimes like the "burglary" that turns out to be a family incident or the crime solved by the scent of aniseed candy on the "criminal's" breath. I am happy I have several more to read!
September 10, 2021
Another good book
Another good book capturing many more memories and anecdotes from his time as a village Bobby in the Yorkshire countryside. Always interesting and always full of humour.
Another good book capturing many more memories and anecdotes from his time as a village Bobby in the Yorkshire countryside. Always interesting and always full of humour.
June 13, 2021
Love this series
Enjoy all the escapades of Constable Rhea and his Yorkshire folks. I am able to read a small section or several which makes for a favorite read at nighttime.
Enjoy all the escapades of Constable Rhea and his Yorkshire folks. I am able to read a small section or several which makes for a favorite read at nighttime.
February 6, 2022
I can only say every book of this series is always good
Feel good books always from this author an the understanding of the York area and people of that 1960 era is a delight
Feel good books always from this author an the understanding of the York area and people of that 1960 era is a delight
July 23, 2022
Perfect,cannot fault any of Nicholas Rhea's novels, highly recommended.
March 12, 2023
sprouts memories
Different country, but same profession, Rhea’s experiences brings back fond memories. Well written. Love the human side he gives to stories.
Different country, but same profession, Rhea’s experiences brings back fond memories. Well written. Love the human side he gives to stories.
November 5, 2018
In todays world, this book, written about policing and life in the 1960s, seems a million years away from 2018.
This book relates a more peace time in life, when policing was relatively easy, and people had respect for each other and the law. I lived the 60s in Australia, and whilst maybe not as idyllic as the English country side, this book really invokes great memories of the times.
The memoirs in this book are gentle and well told, all with humour and with a sense honesty and understanding of people .The underlining feeling of achievement and pride in doing the best one can of others, whilst doing your job.
In this busy and what feels like uncaring society, this book brings real peace and regret to what was and can never be again. A lovely book of nostalgia of live in the 60s in England.
This book relates a more peace time in life, when policing was relatively easy, and people had respect for each other and the law. I lived the 60s in Australia, and whilst maybe not as idyllic as the English country side, this book really invokes great memories of the times.
The memoirs in this book are gentle and well told, all with humour and with a sense honesty and understanding of people .The underlining feeling of achievement and pride in doing the best one can of others, whilst doing your job.
In this busy and what feels like uncaring society, this book brings real peace and regret to what was and can never be again. A lovely book of nostalgia of live in the 60s in England.
November 3, 2018
There’s a new sergeant in Aidensfield & Nick is focused on putting his best foot forward. But between a reckless cyclist and a traffic-stopping newcomer, making a good first impression is the least of Rhea's worries. Nick must solve the mysterious cause of an accident black-spot outside Field House and please his new sergeant all while keeping the busy streets of Aidensfield safe.
Another very enjoyable read in the series. I like the Constable books as a light read that always leaves me with a warm feeling
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Another very enjoyable read in the series. I like the Constable books as a light read that always leaves me with a warm feeling
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
August 7, 2020
If you like Heartbeat on the television then you will undoubtedly love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books on which the TV series is based. The books are gently humorous and easy to read cosy mysteries and Constable Along the Highway, the 25th book in the series, follows this pattern. Ideal for holiday reading, this book will not tax you mentally but, like Jack Sheffield's Teacher series, Miss Read's various series and James Herriot's Vet series, Constable Along the Highway is enjoyable and will not offend anyone's sensibilities.
November 4, 2018
This book is enjoyable as any other in this series. I love the cast of characters and the settings.
A cozy, humorous and truly enjoyable book that you cannot put down.
I look forward to read other instalment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Agora Books and Netgalley for this ARC
A cozy, humorous and truly enjoyable book that you cannot put down.
I look forward to read other instalment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Agora Books and Netgalley for this ARC
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