THE BOOKS WHICH INSPIRED HEARTBEAT
PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK IS A TIE-IN WITH THE TV SERIES AND NICK’S CHARACTER REFLECTS THE DETAILS IN HEARTBEAT, RATHER THAN THE REST OF THE BOOKS.
BOY RACERS ARE DRIVING EVERYONE MAD AND WHO’S ROBBING ISOLATED CHURCHES?
One particular point of annoyance for the locals is the youths racing along country lanes in their cars. Constable Nick receives nightly calls from one particular villager who is very distressed by the reckless teens.
His current puzzle, however, is a spate of thefts from remote moorland churches. Thefts that may not be unconnected with Claude Jeremiah Greengrass’ latest enterprise, a free grass-cutting service to local churches . . .
Meanwhile, Sergeant Blaketon is occupied with the tricky task of policing a football match in Whitby.
Little does Blaketon know that the match will provide local teenagers, including Blaketon’s son, the chance to stage a killer race around Aidensfield.
The brilliantly entertaining and heartwarming books behind the hit 90s TV series Heartbeat. One of the top ten most watched shows of the decade. In the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside of the 1960s, Constable Nick’s roles are as varied as the eccentric villagers.
Perfect for fans of James Herriot, T.E. Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.
DISCOVER ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED AUTHORS
MEET CONSTABLE NICK AND HIS COLLEAGUES
Police Constable Nick Rhea 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”.
Sergeant Oscar Blaketon. 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.
PC Alf Ventress. 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!
