{"product_id":"constable-by-the-stream-a-perfect-feel-good-read-from-one-of-britains-best-loved-authors-paperback","title":"CONSTABLE BY THE STREAM a perfect feel-good read from one of Britain's best-loved authors - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicholas Rhea\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE SERIES. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED VILLAGE POLICEMAN.\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cstrong\u003eIt's original, it's funny . . . one of life's little pleasures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" \u003cem\u003eYorkshire Post\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series \u003cem\u003eHeartbeat\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOne of the top ten most watched shows of the decade.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHERE'S BARELY TIME FOR CONSTABLE NICK TO CATCH HIS BREATH\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work of Britain's most popular copper is never done. Constable Nick's happy beat in the North Yorkshire moors takes a watery turn when \u003cstrong\u003ea bevy of bathing beauties causes a disturbance\u003c\/strong\u003e in local waterways. Meanwhile, he has to cope with \u003cstrong\u003ean array of eccentric characters\u003c\/strong\u003e: a postman who can't read, a helpful woman who steals from the elderly people in her care, and a delightful small-time villain called Tin Lid Talbot. Plus, between winning an aged tin of sardines in a local raffle and getting first prize at the local whist drive, \u003cstrong\u003ehe's in danger of upsetting the villagers\u003c\/strong\u003e. As Constable Nick continues his entertaining career, there's plenty to be getting on with. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eStories of a constable on his village beat in North Yorkshire\u003c\/strong\u003e. All very gentle and far, far removed from the hurly burly of modern-day city policing.\" \u003cem\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick's roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers. \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolice Constable Nick Rhea\u003c\/strong\u003e has been posted to the country with his wife Mary and their three small children. They move into the police house, high on a ridge overlooking the moors. It sits on the edge of the village of Aidensfield - \"probably the most beautiful site in the country\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSergeant Oscar Blaketon\u003c\/strong\u003e. A solid and dependable character who runs his tiny station with fierce efficiency. Under his tough exterior, he is full of warmth, generosity and kindness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC Alf Ventress\u003c\/strong\u003e. The old, easy-going constable whose local knowledge is vital to the running of Ashfordly Police Station. He does like Mrs Ventress's hard-boiled eggs! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT NICHOLAS RHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eJust love Nicholas Rhea's Constable books\u003c\/strong\u003e . . . easy reading delivers a heartwarming, amusing trip back to a very different kind of policing in the 60s.\" Bestselling author Joy Ellis \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating insight into the life of a rural constable . . . the book makes splendid reading.\" \u003cem\u003ePolice Journal\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rhea's real strengths are his sharp portraits of people and absorbing detail of a country copper practising his craft.\" \u003cem\u003eNorthern Echo\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"To be blunt, this is not my normal reading fare, but \u003cstrong\u003eI loved it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Nancy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I \u003cstrong\u003eenjoyed\u003c\/strong\u003e this tremendously.\" Melissa \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A \u003cstrong\u003ehighly entertaining\u003c\/strong\u003e book which anyone who is looking for easy and humorous reading will enjoy.\" Granny \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THE AUTHOR'S OWN WORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e \"As I had served as a village constable in a delightful part of the North York moors, it seemed logical to use that experience as a background to the stories, and to add a touch of humour which is always present in police work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 11, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042299273523,"sku":"9781789314922","price":21.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/7CxOhl8rg09781789314922.webp?v=1770836597","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/constable-by-the-stream-a-perfect-feel-good-read-from-one-of-britains-best-loved-authors-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}