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  • Date with Betrayal

  • Dales Detective Agency, Book 7
  • By: Julia Chapman
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
  • Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (159 ratings)

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Date with Betrayal

By: Julia Chapman
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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Summary

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.

©2022 Julia Chapman (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Catching up ,once again

it was magical ,special . Can not wait for the next release . Leaves you wanting more .

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Best one yet!

This was gripping , charming & laugh out loud at some points. Brilliant. I really hope a life & community like this exists in the Yorkshire dales!

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The best yet.

Excellent story, the best of the series to date. Not so keen on the narration - too much expression - I prefer my books to be read from the point of view of an observer of the scene, rather than as a primary teacher reads to her class.

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Fast paced and brilliant!

I have been eagerly awaiting this latest visit to Bruncliffe, and happily relistened to all of the previous books over the past week, to recap the story arc so far.
This latest installment did not disappoint at all, and although I have listened to the whole thing on the very first day possible, it has also kept me on the edge of my seat all day long too!
I was breathless with excitement as the book went along.
Absolutely love this series of books and long may it continue!
Excellent work by the author and the narrator once again! :-)

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Brilliant as always!

Can't t wait for Book 8.This is a great series. The story lines are brilliant, the characters believable. Plenty of good laughs. So well written.

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Great storyline and narration

I've listened to all the previous books but I think this one could well be the best so far. An easy read with lots of great characters brought alive by the brilliant narrator Elizabeth Bower. Being a resident of where "Bruncliffe" is based on makes it even more exciting. Looking forward to the next episode in the adventures

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Beware the Vileda 1 2!!

Brilliant. Can't wait for the next installment to find out what's happened to Stuart.

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Great story

Another great story in this series of books, I can't wait for the next instalment.

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Loved this book

I loved the dry humour combined with the overall mystery and the fact that the residents of Fell-side were once again included within the plot. Really enjoyable story without any ‘gore’ .

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Fantastic

I love this series but do find at times the stories can be long winded.
This one was anything but, best one in the series and leaves you wanting more.
Great characters, great story and more suspense…. What more can you ask for?

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