A review by thecosymoose
Date with Malice by Julia Chapman

funny lighthearted mysterious

5.0

Continuing my re-read of the Dales Detective series, Date with Malice is the 2nd of the series, and quite possibly one of my favourites (although that's like choosing a favourite child!). A resident of the local retirement complex is convinced someone is trying to kill her her, and tries to hire detective Samson O'Brien, who isn't convinced. 

And then she's found dead, and fellow residents are convinced the manager is up to no good, and Samson ropes in the help of Delilah Metcalfe to solve the case. 

I love the shenanigans of the Bruncliffe pensioners, who show that age hasn't diminished their core of Yorkshire grit. The whole series is full of the most wonderful characters who I just love spending time with. A perfect cosy mystery with genuine laugh out loud moments.