Constable Nick knows too well, sometimes it's the locals that can be the most troublesome, particularly when old divisions between villages, old gangs and even religion still exist. A look at the eccentric locals who make up the village of Aidensfield.

Set midway through the series of "Constable" books which became the basis for the TV series "Heartbeat" set in 1960s Yorkshire, documenting the life of a local policeman - not all cops and robbers.

Another very good read from Mr. Rhea, this time focused on a rather more serious crime than we normally get from the "Constable" series. This series is a particularly soothing one and I find the ins and outs of policing a normally quiet set of villages to be a great time; I enjoyed this in particular. Settle in with a pile of biscuits and a cup of tea.

Another great book in this series and the village life surrounding a village policeman

Book received from NetGalley.

Only the second book in the series that has a murder in it, well that I have read anyway. I am hooked on these books, and I'm thrilled that they are free through Kindle Unlimited at the moment so I can pick up the ones I didn't receive through NetGalley. These are British police procedurals that take place in a small village in Yorkshire in the 1960's. You can tell that the author used some of his own experiences when writing the novels because they don't always read like fiction. I cannot wait to read more of this series.

A great books set in the English countryside. It has a good plot and lots of colorful and quirky characters.

Not once has Constable Rhea had a murder or other serious crime on his hands while living and working in Aidensfield, however that doesn’t mean the village doesn’t have its fair share of colourful types.
Local aristocrat, Lord Thackerton and his son, Viscount Victor Elsinby are holding a large function up at Elsinby Hall to celebrate the Lord’s 60th birthday. Rhea is to keep cars in check, keep gate-crashers out so acting like a bouncer rather than the village copper. Since Lord Thackerston’s wife died, he has handed over much of the responsibilities of running the estate to his son, Victor. However, most of the party’s organisation has been the work of their butler, Johnson. Despite his size and use of a cane, Johnson is fiercely efficient in his job as well as always looking immaculate in his black tails with white shirt and gloves.
Constable Nick notices Phyllis Catchpole, a well-known pickpocket being in attendance and although she assures him that she’s here to work, Nick would be wise to keep an eye on her.
It wouldn’t be a Constable Nick story without Claude Jeremiah Greengrass making an appearance
Considering he’s not cordially invited to the event, what is he doing around the estate?
Constable Nick’s shift finishes without incident and he heads home, however just as he is about to tuck into bed, a phone call. Apparently, his sleepy village isn’t quite as sleepy as he had thought, Edwin Drood, a wealthy and very aloof man has been found shot

I once again lost myself in this book, a look back to a more gentle way of life in North Yorkshire in the last century a welcome change from the stories of inner city policing. A delightful story that is witty & full of anecdotes. The characters are so well portrayed their antics want you to read more of the series & of course reminds me of Heartbeat of course. So very nostalgic. The plot is well paced & kept me turning the pages.