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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the nineteenth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[David A. McIntee]], released [[1 February (releases)|1 February]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] and featured the [[Third Doctor]], [[Jo Grant]] and [[Liz Shaw]]. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the nineteenth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[David A. McIntee]], released [[1 February (releases)|1 February]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] and featured the [[Third Doctor]], [[Jo Grant]] and [[Liz Shaw]]. | ||
This novel featured Liz Shaw's first journey in the TARDIS and was set after Liz had departed from UNIT and following the Doctor's exile on Earth (after the television story ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]''). | This novel featured Liz Shaw's first journey in the [[The Doctor's TARDIS|TARDIS]] and was set after Liz had departed from [[UNIT]] and following the Doctor's [[exile on Earth]] (after the television story ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]''). | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
''[[The Doctor]] has always been wary of meddling with established history. But what happens when the history | ''[[The Doctor]] has always been wary of meddling with established [[history]]. But what happens when the history [[book]]s lie?'' | ||
With the secrets of [[time-travel]] restored to him after his long [[exile on Earth]], [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] decides to test out [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] with a trip into the past. Accompanying him are his assistant, [[Jo Grant|Jo]], and an old friend, scientist [[Liz Shaw]]. Soon after landing, the travellers realise they have landed at one of the most significant periods of [[Earth]]'s history — and one of the most dangerous... | With the secrets of [[time-travel]] restored to him after his long [[exile on Earth]], [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] decides to test out [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] with a trip into the past. Accompanying him are his assistant, [[Jo Grant|Jo]], and an old friend, [[scientist]] [[Liz Shaw]]. Soon after landing, the travellers realise they have landed at one of the most significant periods of [[Earth]]'s history — and one of the most dangerous... | ||
It is [[Russia]], [[1916]], and [[Europe]] is in the grip of the [[World War I|Great War]]. With the TARDIS confiscated by Imperial guards, its crew find themselves trapped in a country on the brink of revolution. | It is [[Russia]], [[1916]], and [[Europe]] is in the grip of the [[World War I|Great War]]. With the TARDIS confiscated by Imperial guards, its crew find themselves trapped in a country on the brink of [[Russian Revolution of 1917|revolution]]. | ||
The Doctor and Liz are soon caught up in the deadly machinations of Tsar [[Nicholas II|Nicholas]]' court, while Jo appears to fall under the sinister spell of the infamous Mad Monk, [[Grigori Rasputin|Rasputin]]... | The Doctor and Liz are soon caught up in the deadly machinations of Tsar [[Nicholas II|Nicholas]]' court, while Jo appears to fall under the sinister spell of the infamous Mad Monk, [[Grigori Rasputin|Rasputin]]... | ||
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* [[Liz Shaw]] | * [[Liz Shaw]] | ||
* [[Grigori Rasputin]] | * [[Grigori Rasputin]] | ||
* Tsaritsa [[Alexandra (The Wages of Sin)|Alexandra]] | * Tsaritsa [[Alexandra (The Wages of Sin)|Alexandra]] | ||
* [[Anya Vyrubova]] | * [[Anya Vyrubova]] | ||
* [[Arkady Morovich]] | * [[Arkady Morovich]] | ||
* [[Kit Powell]] | * [[Kit Powell|Christopher "Kit" Powell]] | ||
* [[Kuznetzov]] | * Academician [[Kuznetzov]] | ||
* Prince [[Felix Yusupov]] | |||
* Grand Duke [[Dmitri Pavlovich]] | |||
* [[Vladimir Purishkevich]] | |||
* [[Sukhotin]] | * [[Sukhotin]] | ||
* [[Mischa]] | |||
* [[Viktor Vasiliyev]] | * [[Viktor Vasiliyev]] | ||
* Officer [[Vlasyuk]] | |||
* Officer [[Krylov]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
=== Culture === | === Culture === | ||
* Jo has seen a film about Rasputin and is aware of the [[Boney M]] song about him. | * Jo has seen a film about Rasputin and is aware of the [[Boney M]] song about him. | ||
* French is still the main international language in Russia in the [[1910s]]. | |||
=== Foods and beverages === | === Foods and beverages === | ||
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=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's paternal grandfather, who was also named [[Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart (The Warkeeper's Crown)|Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart]], worked with the [[Britain|British]] ambassador to Russia, [[Bertie Stopford]], in Military Intelligence before and during the [[World War I|First World War]] until the [[Russian Revolution of 1917]]. At that time his brother served as a captain in the Royal Artillery, and had two sons. | * Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's paternal grandfather, who was also named [[Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart (The Warkeeper's Crown)|Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart]], worked with the [[Britain|British]] ambassador to Russia, [[Bertie Stopford]], in Military Intelligence before and during the [[World War I|First World War]] until the [[Russian Revolution of 1917]]. At that time [[Archibald Hamish Lethbridge-Stewart|his brother]] served as a captain in the Royal Artillery, and had two sons. | ||
=== TARDIS === | === TARDIS === | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Jo tells Liz that she failed General Science at "O" level. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]'') | * Jo tells Liz that she failed General Science at "O" level. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]'') | ||
* Jo recalls being hypnotised by {{Delgado}} ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]'') and the [[22nd century]] [[Dalek]] invasion of [[Earth]] in an [[alternate timeline|alternative timeline]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]]'') | * Jo recalls being [[Hypnosis|hypnotised]] by {{Delgado}} ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]'') and the [[22nd century]] [[Dalek]] invasion of [[Earth]] in an [[alternate timeline|alternative timeline]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Day of the Daleks (TV story)|Day of the Daleks]]'') | ||
* The [[First Doctor]] previously encountered Rasputin in [[Siberia]] in [[1903]] in the company of [[Ian Chesterton]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Susan Foreman]]. However, Rasputin's memory of that incident was erased. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wanderer (audio story)|The Wanderer]]'') | * The [[First Doctor]] previously encountered Rasputin in [[Siberia]] in [[1903]] in the company of [[Ian Chesterton]], [[Barbara Wright]] and [[Susan Foreman]]. However, Rasputin's [[memory]] of that incident was erased. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wanderer (audio story)|The Wanderer]]'') | ||
* The Doctor mentions being a student of [[Wong Fei-Hung]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Eleventh Tiger (novel)|The Eleventh Tiger]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 3 April 2019
The Wages of Sin was the nineteenth novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by David A. McIntee, released 1 February 1999 and featured the Third Doctor, Jo Grant and Liz Shaw.
This novel featured Liz Shaw's first journey in the TARDIS and was set after Liz had departed from UNIT and following the Doctor's exile on Earth (after the television story The Three Doctors).
Publisher's summary
The Doctor has always been wary of meddling with established history. But what happens when the history books lie?
With the secrets of time-travel restored to him after his long exile on Earth, the Doctor decides to test out the TARDIS with a trip into the past. Accompanying him are his assistant, Jo, and an old friend, scientist Liz Shaw. Soon after landing, the travellers realise they have landed at one of the most significant periods of Earth's history — and one of the most dangerous...
It is Russia, 1916, and Europe is in the grip of the Great War. With the TARDIS confiscated by Imperial guards, its crew find themselves trapped in a country on the brink of revolution.
The Doctor and Liz are soon caught up in the deadly machinations of Tsar Nicholas' court, while Jo appears to fall under the sinister spell of the infamous Mad Monk, Rasputin...
Plot
to be added
Characters
- Third Doctor
- Jo Grant
- Liz Shaw
- Grigori Rasputin
- Tsaritsa Alexandra
- Anya Vyrubova
- Arkady Morovich
- Christopher "Kit" Powell
- Academician Kuznetzov
- Prince Felix Yusupov
- Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich
- Vladimir Purishkevich
- Sukhotin
- Mischa
- Viktor Vasiliyev
- Officer Vlasyuk
- Officer Krylov
References
Culture
- Jo has seen a film about Rasputin and is aware of the Boney M song about him.
- French is still the main international language in Russia in the 1910s.
Foods and beverages
Individuals
- Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart's paternal grandfather, who was also named Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, worked with the British ambassador to Russia, Bertie Stopford, in Military Intelligence before and during the First World War until the Russian Revolution of 1917. At that time his brother served as a captain in the Royal Artillery, and had two sons.
TARDIS
- This is the Doctor's first test-flight since regaining his time travel knowledge.
Notes
- The front cover of the novel features a photograph of the actual Rasputin.
Continuity
- Jo tells Liz that she failed General Science at "O" level. (TV: Terror of the Autons)
- Jo recalls being hypnotised by the Master (TV: Terror of the Autons) and the 22nd century Dalek invasion of Earth in an alternative timeline. (TV: Day of the Daleks)
- The First Doctor previously encountered Rasputin in Siberia in 1903 in the company of Ian Chesterton, Barbara Wright and Susan Foreman. However, Rasputin's memory of that incident was erased. (AUDIO: The Wanderer)
- The Doctor mentions being a student of Wong Fei-Hung. (PROSE: The Eleventh Tiger)
External links
- The Wages of Sin at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: The Wages of Sin at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: The Wages of Sin
