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Kinsey, Gerald Durrell, J.R. Ellis or anyone who loves a great read.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONSTABLE NICK'S COLLEAGUES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSergeant Oscar Blaketon.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good, solid and dependable character who runs his little police station with fierce efficiency but under a tough exterior, 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. 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