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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 (43 ratings)

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Date with Justice

By: Julia Chapman
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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

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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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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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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Absolutely Wonderful, as always ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

As with the previous books, I have mostly listened to this with a huge smile on face, or laughing out loud. Apart from the part where I had tears of emotion welling up in my eyes - no spoilers here though!
Fantastic writing, with amazing plotting and attention to detail, as we've come to love from Julia Chapman, once again brought to life by the sublime voice acting skills of Elizabeth Bower.
I know there is one more book in the works (likely the last in the series), so I shall look forward to another amazing visit to Bruncliffe next year 😄❤️

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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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Another rollercoaster

I just love this book. Full of twists and turns. The characters are very endearing. The narrator is great.

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Great series

Such a feel good series. Great characters decent stories. Easy listening. I hope Julia has another one in the offing as I miss it already. I’ll probably start listening to the series again - that’s how good they are.

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Loved this latest book

I loved the latest ‘Date with’ book. There are 3 generations in my family that read/listen to this series . The quirky characters are brilliant, especially Ida and George. I don’t want this series to end.

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Best of a good series

Love the true to life characters involved in a twisting, humorous mystery with an excellent finale. Sublime read.

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Really gives you a taste of Yorkshire

An enjoyable story with an enjoyable ending. Really recommend this series of books. The narrator does a brilliant job with the characters, each one bring distinct to the others. I love.d it

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