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  • Date with Justice

  • Dales Detective Agency, Book 9
  • By: Julia Chapman
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (83 ratings)

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Date with Justice

By: Julia Chapman
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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Summary

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.

©2024 Julia Chapman (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited
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Critic reviews

Great fun! (Carol Drinkwater, actress and star of All Creatures Great and Small )
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)

Bags of Northern charm and wit (Northern Echo)

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Another great trip to the dales

Another great mystery solved by the dales detective agency. Can’t wait the for next one to see how Delilah and Samson are getting on too.

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A delightful Date with Justice

Such an excellent series and Date with Justice didn't disappoint at all. Great characters that have just grow more rounded with each book and I am already looking forward to the next

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Wonderful characters

I have loved all of these stories. They have excellent plots that twist and turn.

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the whole will they/won't they with regard to Samson and Delilah

Enjoyed the storyline - now waiting to see if there will be a book 10 next year....

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The characters and the plot.

Nothing to dislike. The area was depicted perfectly.
Hope Julia will write more books in the series.

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A brilliant listen.

We loved the story and the characters are brilliant. We hope it isn't the last book in this series.

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Thought I had it figured out, I was way off!

Absolutely love this series and all the trips to the Dales 🤩 I’ve laughed, cried and been so angry I’ve wanted to punch a certain character in the face throughout this series, and this book is as good as the rest. Hope we get a next one!

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date with justice

knew I'd love this book and I did. I have enjoyed this entire series. I now live in Wales but these books are based around where I grew up. I highly recommend them

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Fantastic read/ listen

I have so enjoyed this book series. I’m sad to have finished this last one. Certainly hope there are more. Fabulous, well thought out plot with really well developed characters, who appear at various times throughout all the books.

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Totally invested

I loved these stories from the very first book. I love to listen to a book and these are just perfectly done. The narrator is spot on and the story is so believable and gripping. Just the right balance of comedy and crime, such easy listening.
I’m going to be waiting for the next instalment like a kid before Christmas!

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