Constable In The Country (Ulverscroft Large Print Series) - Hardcover

Rhea, Nicholas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750525584 ISBN 13: 9780750525589

Publisher: Magna Large Print Books, 2006

Synopsis

As he awaits his anticipated promotion, Constable Nick Rhea continues his work on the Yorkshire moorland beat of Aidensfield, reminiscing about his childhood in a similar idyllic village and making the inevitable comparisons. On his daily rounds he encounters an eccentric array of locals and visitors, none more so than Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, who splashes out on a colourful new car, only to have a pop group make him an offer he can't resist. The Beast of Aidensfield terrifies villagers by lurking in the darkness, and Constable Nick also has to deal with clever sheepdogs, psychic cows and ghostly racehorses...

About this title

About the Author

Nicholas Rhea is the pen-name of Peter N. Walker, formerly an inspector with the North Yorkshire Police and now the creator of the Constable series and author of many very successful topographical books about Yorkshire and the Lake District. He lives in North Yorkshire. Visit the official Nicholas Rhea's website at www.nicholasrhea.co.uk

Review

"'A fascinating insight into the life of a rural constable... splendid reading.' (Police Journal) 'Stories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern day city policing.' Daily Telegraph 'Rhea's real strengths are his sharp portraits of people. The best humour comes from the author's close understanding and affectionate portrayals of the character of Yorkshire country folk.' Northern Echo 'An account of the hilarious happenings to the country's rural policemen over the years.' Yorkshire Post 'Filled with Yorkshire characters to make you laugh and cry... shows life through the eyes of a village bobby.' Whitby Gazette 'Nicholas Rhea is doing for the North Yorkshire Police what James Herriot did for the North Yorkshire vets... another delightful, simple tale of everyday life in Aidensfield from Constable Nick.' Driffield Post"

Edition details

• Publisher: Magna Large Print Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750525584
• ISBN 13: 9780750525589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320