The DCI Banks series is set in the fictional English town of Eastvale, not a real-world city, located within the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.
The Fictional World of Eastvale
Inspector Alan Banks, the central character, moves to Eastvale from the demanding environment of the London Met Police. His move is driven by a desire for a quieter life away from the "big smoke." However, Eastvale, despite its seemingly tranquil Yorkshire Dales setting, quickly becomes the backdrop for a series of complex and often dark criminal investigations that Banks finds himself embroiled in.
The creation of a fictional town like Eastvale allows the author, Peter Robinson, the flexibility to develop plots and characters without the constraints of real-world geography or existing local dynamics. This imaginative setting is integral to the atmosphere of the DCI Banks novels and their adaptations, blending the serene beauty of the Dales with the compelling intensity of the crimes.
Key Details of DCI Banks' Setting
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location Type | Fictional English Town |
| Town Name | Eastvale |
| Region | Yorkshire Dales |
| Protagonist | DCI Alan Banks, formerly of the London Met Police, seeking a quieter life. |
| Narrative Core | Banks investigates a series of crimes that disrupt the quiet life he sought. |
