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Meet two sleuths from a sleepy Yorkshire village as they investigate murders and discover the secrets behind the twitching curtains. Date with Death is the first cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman’s Dales Detective series, perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and M. C. Beaton.Samson O’Brien has been dismissed from the police force, and returns to his hometown of Bruncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales to set up the Dales Detective Agency. However, the villagers aren’t that welcoming to a man they see as trouble.Delilah Metcalfe is struggling to keep her business, the Dales Dating Agency, afloat as well as trying to control her wayward dog, Tolpuddle, when Samson’s first case – a supposed suicide – takes an unexpected turn, and a trail of deaths lead back to the door of Delilah’s agency.With suspicion hanging over someone they both care for, the two feuding neighbours soon realize that they need to work together to solve the mystery of the dating deaths. But working together is easier said than done . . .Full of wit, warmth and characters you’ll care about, continue the murder mystery series with Date with Malice.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

Suspicious goings-on at a retirement home lead to an intriguing investigation in Date with Malice, the second cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.'A Yorkshire Agatha Raisin' – DalesmanIt’s dark in the Dales this winter . . .When Mrs Shepherd arrives at the Dales Detective Agency, quite convinced that someone is trying to kill her, Samson O’Brien dismisses her fears as the ramblings of a confused elderly lady. But, after a series of disturbing incidents at Fellside Court retirement home, he begins to wonder if there is something to her claims after all . . .With Christmas around the corner, Samson is thrown into a complex investigation – one that will require him to regain the trust of the Dales community. Faced with no choice, he enlists the help of a local: the tempestuous Delilah Metcalfe.Against the backdrop of a Yorkshire winter, Samson and Delilah must work together once again if they are to uncover the malevolence threatening the elderly residents of Bruncliffe. Could the danger be perilously close to home?Filled with wit, warmth and a cast of charming characters, continue the crime capers of the Dale Detectives with Date with Mystery. 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

The close-knit community of a Yorkshire village is rocked when local secrets are revealed in Date with Mystery, the third cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman’s Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and M. C. Beaton.The Dales Detective Agency’s latest assignment appears to be an open and shut case. But, hired by a local solicitor to find a death certificate for a young woman who died over twenty years ago, Samson O’Brien is about to find out that things in Bruncliffe are rarely that straightforward.Things get particularly complicated when the solicitor insists that Delilah Metcalfe, with her wealth of local knowledge, works alongside Samson on this sensitive investigation. Delilah is eager to help, needing to take her mind off the impending custody case for her precious dog, Tolpuddle, and problems with her dating agency.As Samson and Delilah begin their inquiries they soon become embroiled in a mystery that has lain at the heart of the town for decades. But, in uncovering the truth, have they exposed secrets that some would prefer remained buried?Full of wit, warmth and comforting characters, continue the riveting mystery series with Date with Poison.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

Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!'A rollicking tale of everyday crime life among rural folk' - Daily MailFrom 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:'Cosy and twisty' - Peterborough Telegraph'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

Poisoned pooches and a missing teenager bring our detective duo back together in Date with Poison the fourth cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective Agency series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series.Spring is in the air in the Yorkshire Dales, but not everyone is filled with the joys of the season.Samson O’Brien of the Dales Detective Agency is being questioned by police about a murder, with the truth about his policing past about to be brutally exposed.Delilah Metcalfe is busy defending Samson to everyone in Bruncliffe, when her nephew runs away from home and a frantic search begins. And with attention elsewhere, only a local vet is paying attention to a worrying spate of canine poisonings happening throughout the village.Bruncliffe is turning toxic and with suspicion raining down on him, Samson knows he has to ask Delilah for help. Can she forgive his transgressions and help him so that they can find the missing boy and the poisoner, or has the poison already spread too far?Full of wit, warmth and characters you'll care about, continue the charming mystery series with Date with Danger.'A delightful Dales tale to warm the cockles!' - Peterborough TelegraphPraise 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

Julia Chapman's fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, Date With Danger, sees our intrepid leads Samson and Delilah on the trail of a sheep rustler turned killer. A heartwarming cosy crime caper, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.In the heart of Yorkshire, the Dales Detective Agency is about to face its biggest challenge.A fatal accident at the local livestock auction mart summons the detective duo Samson O’Brien and Delilah Metcalfe, but what starts as a simple health-and-safety investigation soon takes a sinister turn when they discover evidence that suggests murder.With local sheep being threatened by a gang of rustlers plaguing the Dales, and poacher Pete Ferris setting in motion a blackmail plot that will see Samson pulled back into trouble with his nemesis Rick Proctor, all three cases are about to converge.Samson and Delilah are now going to find their next investigation is fraught with danger; a danger that will leave them fighting for their lives . . .Full of wit, warmth and colourful characters, continue the comforting mystery series with Date with Deceit.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

Julia Chapman’s sixth Dales Detective Agency novel, Date with Deceit, sees Delilah going undercover at a shoot involving dangerous criminals. A page-turning cosy crime mystery, perfect for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.A woman in tears is never the best way to start the week at the Dales Detective Agency. And when it's the town mayor's wife, asking the detectives to investigate whether her husband is having an affair, Samson O’Brien and Delilah Metcalfe know they will have to tread carefully.The case, however, proves to be more complex than even they had imagined. Delilah goes undercover at a local shoot to better keep tabs on the errant husband – and is on the scene for a fatal incident. The Yorkshire town is sent into turmoil, and soon the detective duo are embroiled in a far more serious investigation than mere infidelity. Deceit is rife in Bruncliffe – and it may well prove deadly . . .Curl up with this delightful murder mystery, full of wit, warmth, and a cast of charming characters. Continue the series with book seven, Date With Betrayal.'A classic whodunit set in the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales . . . A satisfying read riddled with dry Yorkshire humour (and dry stone walls)' - Cath Staincliffe, author of the Scott & Bailey series

In the seventh novel in Julia Chapman’s Dales Detective series, Date with Betrayal, 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? 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.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 . . .Full of charm, wit and characters that will capture your heart, the series begins with Date With Death. Have you read them all?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

In the eighth novel in the Dales Detective series, Date with Evil, Samson and Delilah are about to discover that all of their new cases may be connected to a network of evil that seems to be surrounding Bruncliffe. Will they solve them all before the danger comes directly to their door?'A Yorkshire Agatha Raisin' – DalesmanEvil is stalking the streets of Bruncliffe . . .From stolen washing to inheritance investigations, Bruncliffe’s Dales Detective Agency is being inundated with cases.But with Samson O’Brien still in London helping the Met Police clear his name, and the newly appointed member of the investigations team, Ida Capstick, distracted by her brother George’s insistence that their farm is haunted, Delilah Metcalfe is struggling to meet the mounting demands for the agency’s services.So when the mother of a local estate agent arrives at the offices insisting her son is missing, Delilah is relieved to have Samson return to help.Little do the detective duo know that several of their cases are about to collide when identifying the whereabouts of the missing man becomes something far more sinister.Something that will finally expose the network of evil which has been infiltrating the Dales town over the past decade, and in doing so place Delilah in the utmost danger.Following on from Date with Betrayal this new novel delights with its combination of beguiling charm and witty ingenuity. Look out for Date With Justice coming soon!Praise for The Dales Detective series:'Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit' – Northern Echo'A classic whodunit set in the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales' – Cath Staincliffe'Full of dry wit and clever plotting' – Countryside'Chapman delivers on every level' – Lancashire Evening Post'Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace' – Daily Mail

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.'Bags of Northern charm and wit' - Northern Echo

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere.Samson O’Brien er blevet suspenderet fra politiet og flytter tilbage til sin hjemby, Bruncliffe, som ligger i Yorkshire-dalene. Her starter han Dalenes Detektivbureau, mens han forsøger at redde sit ry. Samtidig kæmper Delilah Metcalfe med at holde liv i sin forretning, Dalenes Datingbureau. Da Samson får sin første sag og skal efterforske et angiveligt selvmord, tager alting en uventet drejning. Snart forfølger han et spor af dødsfald, der fører ham hele vejen tilbage til Delilahs datingbureau og til en mistænkt, som både Samson og Delilah holder meget af. De to indser, at de er nødt til at arbejdesammen, hvis de skal opklare det mysterium, der forfølger datingbureaet. Men det er nemmere sagt end gjort … Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En dødbringende date er første bind i serien.

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere. Da en pensionist dukker op på Dalenes Detektivbureau og fortæller Samson O’Brien, at der er nogen på hendes plejehjem, som prøver at slå hende ihjel, har han svært ved at tage hendes frygt alvorligt. Han tror, det bare er tågesnak fra en gammel, forvirret kvinde. Men efter adskillige foruroligende hændelser på plejehjemmet begynder han at spekulere på, om der alligevel lurer en ondskab bag murene. Julen står for døren, og Samson kaster sig ud i en efterforskning, der kræver al hans erfaring og alle hans færdigheder. Og med hjælp fra den temperamentsfulde Delilah Metcalfe lykkes det Samson at infiltrere det lokalmiljø, som han vendte ryggen for mange år siden. Endnu en gang må Samson og Delilah arbejde tæt sammen for at afsløre den ondskab, der truer Bruncliffes seniorborgere; en ondskab, der kommer faretruende tæt på deres hjem. Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En grufuld date er andet bind i serien.

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere. Dalenes Detektivbureaus seneste opgave viser sig at være en både åben og lukket sag. En lokal advokat har bedt bureauet om hjælp til at finde en dødsattest på en ung kvinde, som døde for mere end tyve år siden, og Samson O’Brien ved efterhånden udmærket, at tingene i Bruncliffe sjældent er så ligetil. Især ikke når advokaten insisterer på, at Delilah Metcalfe med sit imponerende lokalkendskab træder ind i den ømtålelige efterforskning og assisterer Samson. Delilah er ivrig efter at hjælpe og har desuden brug for adspredelse fra den forestående strid om ejerskabet over sin højtelskede hund og de voksende problemer på sit datingbureau. Da Samson og Delilah igangsætter efterforskningen, bliver de snart hvirvlet ind i et mysterium, som har ulmet i byen i årtier. Men har afsløringen af sandheden bragt andre hemmeligheder for dagen, som helst skulle være forblevet i mørket? Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En gådefuld date er tredje bind i serien.

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere. Samson O’Brien bliver arresteret for mord, og hans mørke fortid som undercoverbetjent i London truer med at ødelægge den tilværelse, han har bygget op og elsker i Bruncliffe. Delilah Metcalfe er travlt optaget af at forsvare Samson over for Bruncliffes indbyggere, da hendes nevø stikker af hjemmefra, og en hektisk eftersøgning påbegyndes. Mens Bruncliffes opmærksomhed er vendt bort, er det kun en lokal dyrlæge, der bemærker de bekymrende mange tilfælde af forgiftede hunde, som dukker op i byen. Mistankerne hagler ned over Samson, så han har mere end nogensinde brug for Delilahs assistance. Kan hun tilgive hans fortrædeligheder, så de sammen kan finde den forsvundne dreng og den person, der står bag forgiftningerne? Eller har giften allerede spredt sig for langt? Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En giftig date er fjerde bind i serien.

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere.Detektivduoen Samson O’Brien og Dalilah Metcalf står over for deres hidtil største udfordring. De rykker ud til en fatal ulykke på den lokale kreaturauktion, men det, der i starten ligner en tragisk arbejdsulykke, peger pludselig i retning af et egentligt mord. Ved siden af det mistænkelige dødsfald dukker endnu to sager op i Dalene. Lokale får er truet af de fåretyve, der huserer, og krybskytten Pete Ferris brygger på en afpresningsplan, som skal sende Samson tilbage i kløerne på sin ærkefjende, Rick Proctor. Efterhånden begynder de tre tilsyneladende usammenhængende sager dog at samle sig til én. Det går snart op for Samson og Delilah, at den forestående efterforskning er yderst farefuld, og at de er nødsagede til at kæmpe for deres liv … Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En farefuld date er femte bind i serien.

I Yorkshires idylliske dale er døden en hyppig gæst. Ekspolitimand Samson O’Brien og lokal giftekniv Delilah Metcalfe må alliere sig for at fange morderne og skabe tryghed for Bruncliffes indbyggere.Samson O’Brien og Delilah Metcalfe finder en kvinde i gråd i Dalenes Detektivbureau. Kvinden er borgmesterens kone, og hun beder detektiverne om hjælp til at undersøge, om hendes mand har en affære. Samson og Delilah ved, at de må træde varsomt.Sagen viser sig dog at være mere kompleks end først antaget. For at kunne overvåge den mistænkte ægtemand, går Delilah undercover på Bruncliffe Manor. Men på en jagttur bliver hun vidne til en overraskende hændelse, en fatal ulykke, der sender bølger af uro gennem landsbyen. Snart er detektivduoen involveret i en langt mere alvorlig efterforskning end bare utroskab. Bedrag er et udbredt fænomen i Bruncliffe, og det kan meget vel være dødeligt …Cosy crime-serien om Dalenes Detektivbureau er befolket af elskværdige og charmerende karakterer – og naturligvis dødsensfarlige mordere! En bedragerisk date er sjette bind i serien.