I have read the other books in the series and was looking forward to book 5.

I was not disappointed. If you had told me I would have enjoyed a book that involved ghosts I would have laughed - but these books have really captured my imagination. My deaf adult daughter wants to know why she doesn’t get voices through her aids!

In some ways this book was slightly darker and sadder than previous books - for some the issues that are raised could be triggering. Georgina also faces some personal issues because she hears Doris in her hearing aids - to say more would provide massive spoilers.

Having said that Kate Hardy had obviously done a lot of research in archeological procedures which shows in her writing.
This was thoroughly enjoyable and I just had to keep reading a little more to find out what happened. The victim possibly deserved everything he got - they were completely unlikeable.

Can’t wait for book 6

Georgina Drake is thrilled to photograph the ancient mosaic uncovered at Little Wenborough Manor. But her excitement turns to shock when the lead archaeologist dead on the floor. Comforting the other distressed archaeologists, Georgie discovers this isn’t the first time tragedy has struck this site. Over a century ago Timothy, a young Victorian scholar vanished without trace during the original dig, leaving behind a devastated fiancée and a trail of unanswered questions. As Georgina delves into both mysteries, she discovers surprising connections between past and present
The fifth book in the series & whilst it could easily be read on its own to fully appreciate it I’d recommend reading in order as the relationships have developed over the series & it’s these relationship which are at the heart of the book. I love Georgie who relocated to Norfolk after her husband’s sudden death & she’s done a great job of putting her life back together & has made great friends, found a new love & hears Doris a young girl who died in Georgie’s new home on the day Georgie was born. I loved the two cases one in the present & one in 1865 & thoroughly enjoyed how both murders were solved. A major feature of the book is Colin & Georgie’s relationship & how they hit a huge bump in the road. A very well written engrossing cosy mystery which I loved
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

A cosy mystery series with a friendly ghost - just my cup of tea! I am entering this series at book five but it was quick and easy to catch up on the characters and the setting.

Georgina Drake is a professional photographer who has her own personal ghost called Doris. They have an excellent relationship and Doris tells her about unsolved murders from the past. Georgina can then use this information to try and solve the crimes.

There are two story lines and two murders which are loosely linked. In the current day there is a murder at an archeological dig and in the past a man who disappeared and was never found. Lots of lovely characters, a few hiccups in a relationship, plenty of red herrings and some interesting historical facts made this story a pleasure to read.

Little Wenborough Manor in Norfolk was home to Georgina Drake's friends, Sybbie and Bernard. It was also home to a magnificent archaeological find - roman baths which had been there for thousands of years. Georgie was set to photograph the mosaic floor with the beautiful peacock worked into the pattern, and was accompanying the woman in charge as they prepared to remove the tarpaulin which was covering the design, for protection. But the removal shocked them all when the body of the lead archaeologist was discovered, dead. Georgie immediately contacted her partner, Detective Colin Bradshaw, who set to work on the case.

When Doris, Georgie's ghostly friend, told her of a young man who'd gone missing on the same dig, over one hundred years prior, Georgie and her friends prepared to investigate. They wanted to discover the history of the place, and maybe find evidence of the young man's fate. But could they? Two secrets, a century apart - both in the same place - were they linked?

The Body at the Roman Baths is #5 in A Georgina Drake Mystery series by Kate Hardy and once again I loved it! It's an intriguing series, unique and captivating, and I love Doris! Fifty-something Georgie is a great character who, more often then not, finds herself up to her neck in murder. I'm really looking forward to #6 and recommend this one, and the series, highly.

With thanks to NetGalley & Storm Publishing for my digital ARC to read and review.

I love this series and the latest instalment does not disappoint. Great characters, a twisty turny plot, dogs and a ghost investigating an historical murder! What’s not to like. I really hope Georgie will make a return in a new tale. I loved this book and feel sad to say goodbye!

Thank you Netgalley

Loved this latest adventure in the cosy crime Georgie Drake series. She continues to be assisted in the story by Doris, the ghost who whispers in her hearing aids, and combined a through the years mystery, with a modern day crime and real life issues. Love this series.

As a Classics major, I just had to read this book! It was really interesting to see the mysteries unravel across time, with a delightful cast of characters joining the journey. What a fun read!

I enjoy this series of books. I like the older characters and that the characters are moving forward in their lives. I like the setting as well.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Another great entry in this series. Its great to join back up with Georgina and all her friends and family. My favourite part of this series is the solving of a historical mystery at the same time as a present day one and they as intriguing and twisty as ever. When I first read this series I wasn't sure about the ghost aspect and now we have two. However it just fits so seamlessly into the story it works well and doesn't detract at all. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is a very entertaining cozy mystery. The little history lessons made the story more enjoyable. I enjoyed the back and forth between the characters as they try to work out a missing person case back in the 1860’s. Meanwhile the police were trying to solve a murder that happened a few days ago. It was a fascinating process. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

I have read a couple others in this series, and all of them have been great so far! The Body at the Roman Baths was no exception. Love these cozy crime mysteries and cannot wait for more!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity of reading "The Body at the Roman Baths".

Book five in the series and the fifth I have read. Featuring archaeological digs a passion of the author generates another enjoyable book to read. Looking forward to reading more books in this series. Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the chance to ARC this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity of reading "The Body at the Roman Baths" in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was the fifth story in the Georgine Drake series and each book gets better and better. Georgina Drake has lived in Little Wenborough for 3 years now at Rookery Farm. Her best friend Sybbie and her husband Bernard were having an archeological dig on their property looking for Roman ruins. Georgie was there to photograph the peacock mosaic when of course, she finds another body. Simon Butterfield was the lead archeologist and no one could find him until they lifted the tarpaulin. Doris died in Georgie's house on the day that Georgie was born and Georgie has been able to hear her through her hearing aids and they solve historic murders together. This time a young man named Timothy Marsden who killed in 1865 needs their help. There is an intriguing story about what happened to Timothy. It links Dr. Trish Melton from St. Edmund's College in London and Bernard's family. A case of jealousy and tragedy link Timothy and Lizzie - who turns out to be the Grey Lady from previous stories.

Georgie decides that secrets fester and she should tell her boyfriend Detective Inspector Colin Bradshaw about Doris. Colin was not one of my favourite characters in this story. He was very insulting to Georgie. He thought that it was a joke, and that Georgie was flaky. He wanted to call her children so that they would be worried about her. When she tells her children and her friends, they are all supportive. Sybbie has seen the Grey Lady who used to live in the house.

Bert once again shows what a brilliant dog he is and always a favourite in these stories. Georgie is again in danger but as always triumphs and solves the case(s). A wonderful story again by Ms. Hardy and this is definitely one of my favourite series and always hard to put down.

An enjoyable and well-crafted cozy crime story. I found the setting and set-up irresistible: the murder victim found at the site of an archaeological dig of a Roman mosaic in the grounds of a manor (it reminded me of one of my favourite places, Littlecote House). Although the story is set in the present, the author's love of history really shines, and I enjoyed reading about the inspirations for the story in the 'Letter from the Author' at the end.

Many thanks to Storm and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Caught Up in Murder..
The fifth outing the Georgina Drake series of mysteries and an archeological find in an idyllic Norfolk village has drawn Georgina to photograph the precious discoveries - what she does not expect to discover is a very dead archeologist. Soon caught up in murder, Georgina begins to delve into the past to make sense of the present and hopefully catch a killer before they strike again. An engaging instalment with a nicely drawn cast of characters, a well imagined setting and a plot laced with mystery and elements of the supernatural.

Part of a series featuring Georgia and her friends including Bertie the dog and Doris the helpful ghost. A murder in the present and the past needs to be solved. A good read.

I wasn't sure if I would like this book when I started it - historical mysteries are more my preference - but the characters grew on me. This is the
first book I have read in this series, but it was easy to get to know everyone.

I was initially apprehensive when "the supernatural" was introduced, as this had not been mentioned in the book blurb. But it was nicely integrated into the dual plots of the current murder and the centuries-old cold case. The book reminded me of some of the better British mystery/police TV shows. I would recommend it to readers who like their mysteries with an archaeological touch!

Overall, I liked the author's style and plotting and I would consider reading some of the previous books.

Thank you Georgie and Doris but this is it for me. It was a pleasure solving murders with you.

I've been with Georgie and Doris since the beginning - and it was refreshing and funny. The problem is they usually stumble across the murders.. but after 5 books it becomes annoying.

The earlier books were light and easy to read - this one? For a non native speaker a pain. It was like 5 Grandmas are talking simultaneously about some people they knew " the great-great-great uncle and his wife were sending letter to the far away cousin etc " it was a DRAG.

If people stumble upon this series - I'd rather stay with the earlier ones and stop while it's still funny.

"A Body at the Roman Bath" by Kate Hardy is the 5th book in the Georgina Drake series. This book was fast paced well written. It made you want to keep reading to find out who did it.
Georgina is getting ready to take pictures of a rediscovered bath house found in her friend's garden. As they uncover the masterpiece they find an additional discovery. When the police are called everyone is under investigation. Colin is the detective on the case and he is also Georgina's boyfriend. As he starts to uncover more information the case starts to take a wild turn.
Highly recommend to all mystery lovers.

I really enjoyed this book! It starts with a slow build and really kept me turning the pages. Two murder mysteries, both intriguing. I did find the one set in the past more interesting. I liked the idea of a ghost helping Georgie too. I’m anxiously waiting for the next one in this series