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Date with Betrayal
The Dales Detective Series (Book 7)
- Author
- Julia Chapman
- Narrator
- Elizabeth Bower
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 31 March 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 13 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Humorous fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
What to expect
In the seventh novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, betrayal is rife in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales as Samson O'Brien, owner of the Dales Detective Agency, is targeted by a hitman. Can Bruncliffe save him?
Death is coming to Bruncliffe; its target is Samson O’Brien.
Oblivious to his impending date with fate, Samson is busy juggling a number of cases at the Dales Detective Agency. Too busy, in fact, to notice his partner behaving oddly.
Because Delilah Metcalfe knows what is coming. A hitman. Sent from London with one objective: to finally silence the troublesome O’Brien before his corruption case can make it to court.
With Samson’s life in peril, and betrayal around every corner, Delilah has no choice but to call in favours from all of her Bruncliffe connections in order to counteract the menace threatening to engulf the Dales town.
The only trouble is, the townsfolk have long memories and deep grievances when it comes to Samson O’Brien. Trust must be earned and they will take some convincing before they put themselves in danger in order to save him.
And even then, it might not prove enough . . .
A brilliantly engaging and witty mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series.
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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The absolute best novel. I will miss this series so much when I complete the last story.
Vintageandcool 2026-08-31 -
5.0 5.0
Definitely my favourite of the Dales Detective series! Long built story arcs are nearing their conclusion in this installment of the series, and the magic of the community of Bruncliffe is at its peak. Enjoyed the introduction of new characters too. As always narrated beautifully by Elizabeth Bower :)
samsalabamm 2024-05-30
Details
- Author
- Julia Chapman
- Narrator
- Elizabeth Bower
- Duration
- 9 hours 13 minutes
- Release Date
- 31 March 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529049626
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Humorous fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 5.0(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(3 reviews)
Synopsis
In the seventh novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, betrayal is rife in the idyllic Yorkshire Dales as Samson O'Brien, owner of the Dales Detective Agency, is targeted by a hitman. Can Bruncliffe save him?Death is coming to Bruncliffe; its target is Samson O’Brien.Oblivious to his impending date with fate, Samson is busy juggling a number of cases at the Dales Detective Agency. Too busy, in fact, to notice his partner behaving oddly.Because Delilah Metcalfe knows what is coming. A hitman. Sent from London with one objective: to finally silence the troublesome O’Brien before his corruption case can make it to court.With Samson’s life in peril, and betrayal around every corner, Delilah has no choice but to call in favours from all of her Bruncliffe connections in order to counteract the menace threatening to engulf the Dales town.The only trouble is, the townsfolk have long memories and deep grievances when it comes to Samson O’Brien. Trust must be earned and they will take some convincing before they put themselves in danger in order to save him.And even then, it might not prove enough . . .A brilliantly engaging and witty mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series.
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