Greengrass comes to the aid of Alan, after he inadvertently causes him to handle stolen cars with his new business. Kate feels uneasy when one of the visiting detectives begins flirting with her. Retired Scotland Yard detective Andrew Gerrard is found murdered by his wife and mother-in-law, prompting Ashfordly police to assist in the matter, though when Nick becomes involved he soon begins to question the alibis of the two women. Nick and Kate find themselves risking their reputations to help Lazlos' family out, especially when the village church is broken into and money is stolen. His son Milos sparks up a friendship with the local vicar's daughter, much to the chagrin of her father and her future fiancée. Greengrass gets involved with two wannabe robbers who soon pay him back for trying to take advantage of them.įormer circus man Joseph Lazlos arrives in Aidensfield with his family to see his birthplace before his eventual death, but their arrival soon brings problems. Kate begins her first day of surgery with Ferrenby, but despite being happy, she soon receives unwanted suggestions from her husband about their relationship. Alan's wedding day finally arrives, but two troublemakers soon spoil his wedding reception.Īs Ashfordly police prepare for a peaceful demonstration at a military facility, Nick finds himself accused of assault by Paul Melthorn, the demonstrator's leader and a charismatic politician. Kate receives a job offer from Ferrenby, after he begins reconsidering his views about her ethics as a doctor. Nick is suspicions about the charitable nature of a church organist that regularly helps elderly people. The situation is soon made worse when three troublesome local boys pull a prank on Chapman, that soon leaves Blaketon and Kate to diffuse a dangerous situation that Nick lands himself in.īlaketon orders his officers to investigate why a burglar responsible for breaking into people's homes, would tidying them up before stealing their valuables. Chapman is adamant no one will use the road that passes through his land, despite Radcliffe needing access to his farm. Nick finds himself dealing with dispute between local farmer Dick Radcliffe and his new neighbour Matthew Chapman over the public right of way across Radcliffe's farm. Greengrass offers information on a gang of salmon poachers, but Blaketon is suspicious of his good deed. Kate decides to help Alan's girlfriend, Sandra Murray, with concerns about having an unwanted pregnancy, but finds Ferrenby disapproves of her action. Nick tries to deal with a wayward horse that its owner won't keep under control, faces problems from a magistrate who resents him giving her a ticket, and investigates a case of arson at a local farm. Greengrass decides to offer his services to two elderly women, but soon regrets it when he thinks he can make money from his arrangement. As locals boycott his store, Nick is convinced something is not right, especially when someone breaks in and steals the shopkeeper's masonic items. Nick and Kate become concerned for the well-being of a local shopkeeper in the village, when rumours spread of him being improper to a group of young boys he is friends with.
Blaketon hires a strict cleaner to prepare Ashfordly police station for inspection, much to Ventress and Bellamy's dislike. Kate seeks to help the Maskell family out as Alan's father stubbornly refuses to let his wife use contraception pills for the sake of her health, following her recent labour. Nick finds himself investigating reports of drunken hikers and a flasher on the moors, but while these are soon solved easily enough, he finds it hard to locate a missing man whose wife has been having an affair. Meanwhile, Kate attempts to find work from village doctor Alex Ferrenby, and soon aids Alan's mother with a premature birth. Oscar Blaketon, Nick deals with issues concerning local trouble-maker Claude Greengrass, a malicious accusation against a visiting Australian, and trouble aimed at local boy Alan Maskell. After meeting his new colleagues, PC Phil Bellamy and PC Alf Ventress, and his superior, Sgt.
Police constable Nick Rowan and his wife Kate, a doctor, move up from London to begin a new life in Aidensfield.
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