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Date with Justice
The Dales Detective Series (Book 9)
- Author
- Julia Chapman
- Narrator
- Elizabeth Bower
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 4 April 2024
- Run Time
- 11 hours 36 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 reviews)
What to expect
Date with Justice, the ninth novel in Julia's Chapman's witty and engaging Dales Detective series, sees Delilah's brother under suspicion of murder. Can Delilah and Samson prove he's innocent?
The Dales Detective Agency is on the brink of closure.
Samson O’Brien has returned to his position as an undercover operative for the Met in London, and his relationship with sleuthing partner Delilah Metcalfe is under pressure.
Their troubles are only multiplied when an ecologist is found dead and the finger of blame is pointed firmly at Delilah’s older brother, Will.
It seems an open and shut case. An argument over an ecology report for planning permission which got out of hand, with Will known to have a hot temper. But Delilah won’t accept he’s guilty and neither will Samson.
Dropping everything, he returns to Bruncliffe to help prove Will’s innocence. But as the two detectives start digging, they unearth more than they bargained for and soon realize that the price of justice can be very costly indeed.
Following on from Date With Evil, this heart-warming and wittily charming novel is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood and cosy crime at its very best.
'Bags of Northern charm and wit' - Northern Echo
Critics Review
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Moving her story along at a cracking pace, Chapman has an enviable talent for sharing the ups and downs of country life. Fans of The Archers will lap it up.
Daily Mail
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Great fun!
Carol Drinkwater, actress and star of All Creatures Great and Small
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A classic whodunit set in the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, written with affection for the area and its people
Cath Staincliffe, author of the Scott & Bailey series
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Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit
The Northern Echo
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The lively characters really pull the story forward . . . the novel's pace really whips along.
My Weekly
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Clever, cosy and refreshingly original, Date With Justice is a quintessentially Yorkshire reading treat and best imbibed with a cup of hot tea!
Lancashire Post
User Reviews
Book 4.7
Narration 4.7
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4.0 5.0
I came to xigxag because Storytel only features the first 6 of the Dales Detective series, and I happily listened to this latest book (after 7 and 8 obviously).
I liked the nuanced take on the crime and its resolution - definitely enjoyed the contemporary motif.
The ending to the book was lovely, and even though there will be a tenth installment to the series I think I'll leave it here. The storylines are nicely concluded and even though I love the characters and their adventures I fear that the risk of repetitiveness is looming.samsalabamm 2024-05-30
Details
- Author
- Julia Chapman
- Narrator
- Elizabeth Bower
- Duration
- 11 hours 36 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 April 2024
- ISBN
- 9781529095456
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Comical (humorous) crime and mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 4.7(3 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.7(3 reviews)
Synopsis
Date with Justice, the ninth novel in Julia's Chapman's witty and engaging Dales Detective series, sees Delilah's brother under suspicion of murder. Can Delilah and Samson prove he's innocent? The Dales Detective Agency is on the brink of closure.Samson O’Brien has returned to his position as an undercover operative for the Met in London, and his relationship with sleuthing partner Delilah Metcalfe is under pressure.Their troubles are only multiplied when an ecologist is found dead and the finger of blame is pointed firmly at Delilah’s older brother, Will.It seems an open and shut case. An argument over an ecology report for planning permission which got out of hand, with Will known to have a hot temper. But Delilah won’t accept he’s guilty and neither will Samson.Dropping everything, he returns to Bruncliffe to help prove Will’s innocence. But as the two detectives start digging, they unearth more than they bargained for and soon realize that the price of justice can be very costly indeed.Following on from Date With Evil, this heart-warming and wittily charming novel is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood and cosy crime at its very best.'Bags of Northern charm and wit' - Northern Echo
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