{"title":"Series: The Dales Detective Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dales Detective Series\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers into a richly woven world where mystery meets the charm of the Yorkshire countryside. Each story balances intrigue with thoughtful character exploration, appealing to fans of general fiction who appreciate atmospheric settings and clever plotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its subtle nods to local history and culture, the series offers more than just crime-solving—it’s a vivid journey into the heart of the Dales. 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Can Bruncliffe save him? A brilliantly engaging and witty mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e and M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeath is coming to Bruncliffe: its target is Samson O'Brien.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOblivious 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd even then, it might not prove enough...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of charm, wit and characters that will capture your heart, the series begins with \u003cem\u003eDate With Death\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Except life's never that simple in Bruncliffe, is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate with Destiny\u003c\/em\u003e is the final instalment in Julia Chapman's much-loved Dales Detective series set in Yorkshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Dales Detective series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Chapman has an enviable talent for sharing the ups and downs of country life. 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