{"title":"Julia Chapman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Julia Chapman, a masterful storyteller in the \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Known for her intriguing plots and charming depiction of rural life, Chapman's works provide a delightful blend of suspense and small-town charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapman is celebrated for her delightful series, the Dales Detective Mysteries. This collection presents a series of gripping tales set in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, perfectly balancing crime-solving with the personal journeys of its endearing characters. Books such as \u003cem\u003eDate with Death\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDate with Malice\u003c\/em\u003e introduce readers to the unlikely duo, Samson O’Brien and Delilah Metcalfe. Their sleuthing adventures are filled with witty dialogue, complex mysteries, and a rich sense of community that keeps readers eagerly turning the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapman’s stories are not just about solving crimes; they explore the intricacies of human relationships and the warmth of village life. Her vibrant characterisation and vivid landscape descriptions ensure each book is a journey as pleasurable as it is thrilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Julia Chapman's collection and enjoy a series that combines the excitement of whodunits with the heart and humour of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"date-with-death-by-julia-chapman-9781035002368","title":"Date with Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet two sleuths from a sleepy Yorkshire village as they investigate murders and discover the secrets behind the twitching curtains. \u003cem\u003eDate with Death\u003c\/em\u003e is the first cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series, perfect for fans of Richard Osman's \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e and M. C. Beaton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamson 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelilah Metcalfe is struggling to keep her business, the Dales Dating Agency, afloat as well as trying to control her wayward Weimaraner, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith suspicion hanging over someone they both care for, the two feuding neighbours soon realise that they need to work together to solve the mystery of the dating deaths. 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A satisfying read riddled with dry Yorkshire humour (and dry-stone walls)' - Cath Staincliffe, author of the Scott \u0026amp; Bailey series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46414495711468,"sku":"9781035002368","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13544443482556.jpg?v=1746344510"},{"product_id":"date-with-malice-by-julia-chapman-9781035002382","title":"Date with Malice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspicious goings-on at a retirement home lead to an intriguing investigation in \u003cem\u003eDate with Malice\u003c\/em\u003e, the second cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman's Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman's \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e and M. C. Beaton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's dark in the Dales this winter . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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 . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst 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. 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