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Date with Destiny

The Dales Detective Series

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Date with Destiny

By: Julia Chapman
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!

'A rollicking tale of everyday crime life among rural folk' - Daily Mail

From death to danger and malice to mystery, Samson and Delilah have weathered many storms. Finally, things should be going smoothly. Except life’s never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it?


As the couple are beset with worries about their upcoming wedding, a charismatic celebrity comes knocking on the Dales Detective Agency’s door, seeking their services. Samson is initially reluctant to help, for many reasons. But things quickly escalate following a shocking murder at Fellside Court and, as a friend comes under suspicion, Samson and Delilah must set aside their personal problems to catch a killer.

In a case that will bring so many of Bruncliffe’s secrets out into the open, this final investigation for the Dales Detectives may be the one that breaks them for ever . . .

Date with Destiny is the final instalment in Julia Chapman's much-loved Dales Detective series set in Yorkshire.

Praise for The Dales Detective series:

'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' – Daily Mail

'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' – Northern Echo

'A classic whodunnit' – Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder

'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' – Countryside

'Chapman delivers on every level' – Lancashire Evening Post

‘As village murder mysteries go, this clever, witty and realistic series is quite out of the ordinary and strongly recommended’ – Crime Review

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Thank you, Julia, for sharing the adventures of Bruncliffe with us (and bringing each character to life) over the past 8 years! This book was a perfect ending to the series, and it's been so much fun getting to know the folk of the Yorkshire Dales through Elizabeth's captivating narration. Definitely a series I'd recommend, and definitely one I'll be reading/ listening to again! Cosy Crime at it's best!

A perfect ending!

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So glad that someone lent me the first book ten years ago. A lot has changed in that time, but Julia has kept us safe in her writing.

Feeling that you know every character in the book.

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Loved this last book of the Dales Detective Agency and so sorry that the books have finished now. One of my favourite ever series with brilliant characters in such a special setting. The narration of these books is perfection. Very sad to say goodbye to Bruncliffe.

A brilliant finale

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this last book in the series. I've laughed and cried, clapping in joy, making a fist in anger. it's been an absolute delight to journey with Samson, Delilah et al. An absolute must listen.

Magnificent!

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A satisfying end to a sweet series with so many likeable, memorable characters and various nefarious crimes. Predictable, but that’s part of the fun. Perfectly narrated, too.

Lovely finish

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I have loved every book in this series. The narrator is excellent (her name escapes me and it shouldn’t, she really is a talent) . She manages to differentiate all the characters and bring them all to life with their own little quirks. Of course that is also clever writing.
I would highly recommend these books, they are easy listening and very Moorish.

Love the characters

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Fabulous ending to a fabulous series. Start with the first and savour the pleasure of each book as they lead to this great finale

Magic

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I awaited this final instalment to one of my favourite book series with baited breath, and fortunately I was not disappointed.

Lovely ending

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A lovely twisty send off to our friends in Bruncliffe, in which Tolpuddle saves the day. As always!

Tolpuddle’s last ride!!

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It is warm hearted with strong story lines that are full of twists and turns. Good sense of place too.

The characterisation

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