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Date with Destiny

The Dales Detective Series

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Date with Destiny

By: Julia Chapman
Narrated by: Elizabeth Bower
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Don't miss the final instalment in the Dales Detective series!

'A rollicking tale of everyday crime life among rural folk' - Daily Mail

From 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:

'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

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Thank you, Julia, for sharing the adventures of Bruncliffe with us (and bringing each character to life) over the past 8 years! This book was a perfect ending to the series, and it's been so much fun getting to know the folk of the Yorkshire Dales through Elizabeth's captivating narration. Definitely a series I'd recommend, and definitely one I'll be reading/ listening to again! Cosy Crime at it's best!

A perfect ending!

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I was eagerly awaiting the release of this book, while also knowing it would be bittersweet, being the last in the series, but I completely understand that Julia will be excited to write all of the other stories that must be percolating within her amazing mind.
This book was every bit as wonderful as all of the previous 9 have been, with lots of humour and excitement for the residents of Bruncliffe, plus plenty of clever plot twists and red herrings.
The ending of the book and series was handled wonderfully and made me tear up plenty, but with a huge smile on my face nonetheless. Julia's writing and Elizabeth's fantastic narration have been an absolute dream team and I can only hope they are back together for a future series of amazing books.

What a fantastic finish to an incredible series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Loved this last book of the Dales Detective Agency and so sorry that the books have finished now. One of my favourite ever series with brilliant characters in such a special setting. The narration of these books is perfection. Very sad to say goodbye to Bruncliffe.

A brilliant finale

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I awaited this final instalment to one of my favourite book series with baited breath, and fortunately I was not disappointed.

Lovely ending

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A lovely twisty send off to our friends in Bruncliffe, in which Tolpuddle saves the day. As always!

Tolpuddle’s last ride!!

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The dales detective series are perfect for a cosy listen with a cuppa (or in my case, a middle of the night wake up with the little one). They're easy to listen to, whilst keeping you engaged and invested in the characters. Date with destiny was consistently lovely to listen to, the characters feeling like old friends and a fitting end to the story.

Another cosy listen

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Thoroughly enjoyed all 10 books. Living locally made them especially endearing
Well delivered and presented too

Excellent books

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Such a loss with this being the final contact with Bruncliffe. I've fallen in love with this area of the Dale's and its people. This last book does not disappoint, although I confess that it didn't take long to solve the plot! Even so Samson & Delilah came up trumps. Five stars

Farewell Bruncliffe.

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I have loved this series of books and whilst I am sad the series has come to an end, I have thoroughly enjoyed my listening experience!

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this last book in the series. I've laughed and cried, clapping in joy, making a fist in anger. it's been an absolute delight to journey with Samson, Delilah et al. An absolute must listen.

Magnificent!

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