Nicholas Rhea is the creator of the Constable novels, on which the television series Heartbeart was based. In the Spotlight
This Month: Nicholas Rhea
Nicholas Rhea was born in the Yorkshire village of Glaisdale in 1936. The son of a teacher and an insurance agent, he won a scholarship to Whitby Grammar School, leaving at 16 to become a police cadet. He joined the North Yorkshire force as a beat bobby in 1956, later becoming a village bobby in 1964. He retired in 1982 to concentrate on his writing - the Constable novels forming the basis of the popular TV series, Heartbeat.
On writing:
"I find it easy enough to just sit down with a blank page and get on with it. I work office hours, because this is my business. My wife works as my PA, looking after all the phone calls and accounts, and so on, which leaves me free to write."
For all of his books, please click here
Previous Months
29/01/10 - George Pelecanos
Born to second generation Greek parents in Washington DC, George Pelecanos is the crime writer's novelist of choice. He worked as a cook, dishwasher,... Continue reading...
15/12/09 - Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
Born in Shepherd's Bush, London, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles was educated at Burlington School, the University of Edinburgh and University College London. She... Continue reading...
18/11/09 - Jeff Harding
Jeff Harding is a native New Englander, but has lived in England since 1978. His credits include appearances in The Fast Show, Father Ted, Howard's Way,... Continue reading...
27/10/09 - Louise Penny
Born in Toronto in 1958, Louise Penny became a journalist and radio host, working for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. She worked in Toronto and... Continue reading...
28/09/09 - Penny Jordan
Penny Jordan has been writing for over 25 years. In that time, she has sold almost 90 million copies worldwide. She also writes sagas under the name Annie... Continue reading...
25/08/09 - Michel Giuttari
Born in 1950 in the Sicilian province of Messina, Michele Giuttari spent half his working life as part of the Anti-Mafia squad. He was head of the Florence... Continue reading...