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Julia Chapman

Date with Mystery

Date with Mystery

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In the third book of Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, "Date with Mystery," a close-knit Yorkshire village is rocked by the revelation of local secrets. The investigation involves Samson OBrien and Delilah Metcalfe, who become embroiled in a mystery that has lain at the heart of the town for decades. The book is praised for its wit, warmth, and comforting characters and is perfect for fans of Richard Osman's "The Thursday Murder Club" and M. C. Beaton.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan


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 Chapmans 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 OBrien 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

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035002405

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