The Hickory Stick: The serious, hilarious and saucy antics of a young Norfolk Police Constable in the early days of Queen Victoria Paperback – Import, 12 May 2017

I have just read The Hickory Stick and The Ashen Rung back to back.A most enjoyable read.The chronicled events move at a good pace making both books 'page turners'.Considering that 60% of the story is based on a real person's life and his diaried events makes the storyline almost beyond belief.Well worth purchasing.If you are familiar with the Norfolk area, even more so.Enjoy.

I really enjoyed this story and once I started reading, read through to the end. But having said that it was not light weight. The mix of narrative and description was well balanced and although based on the writings of Barnaby Madden the author has merged life with fantasy in such a way that they became one. The description of North Norfolk was good and I am sure many of the pubs remain today.I am looking forward to reading the second instalment and wonder if Belinda may re-appear...

A book by a local author I had to read it,I was not disappointed in fact I was spellbound.So interesting the County of Norfolk,.the start of the Police force what more could I want -- The next book,yes you are right.I just hope there's another one coming soon.

A fun, amusing very gentle and easy to read book. It creates an interesting picture of a young constable's life. I really enjoyed it.

Fast moving, funny and an interesting insight into the work of the early police force. I hope there are more books in the pipeline.