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* The Doctor mentions that he was present for the eruption of [[Krakatoa]] in [[August]] [[1883]] during either his [[First Doctor|first]] or [[Second Doctor|second incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'') During his [[Ninth Doctor|ninth incarnation]], he would once again be present for the eruption. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'')
* The Doctor mentions that he was present for the eruption of [[Krakatoa]] in [[August]] [[1883]] during either his [[First Doctor|first]] or [[Second Doctor|second incarnation]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Inferno (TV story)|Inferno]]'') During his [[Ninth Doctor|ninth incarnation]], he would once again be present for the eruption. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'')
* The Doctor is seen to read with incredible speed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'')
* The Doctor is seen to read with incredible speed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rose (TV story)|Rose]]'')
* The Doctor mentions being a painter once. He would been seen painting a portrait in [[TV]]: ''[[The Bells of Saint John (TV story)|The Bells of Saint John]]''.
* The Doctor mentions being a painter once. He would be seen painting a portrait in [[TV]]: ''[[The Bells of Saint John (TV story)|The Bells of Saint John]]''.


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The English Way of Death was the twentieth novel in the Virgin Missing Adventures series. It featured the Fourth Doctor, Romana II and K9 Mark II.

Publisher's summary

1996 Virgin Books Edition

"He plans to destroy the world, next Tuesday."
"How vulgar," replied the Doctor. "Nobody does anything of importance on a Tuesday."

It's the sweltering summer of 1930, and Londoners are enjoying the heatwave. The Doctor, Romana and K9 plan to take a rest after their recent adventures, but the TARDIS warns them of time pollution in the locality.

What connects the isolated Sussex resort of Nutchurch with the secret society run by the eccentric Percy Closed? Why has millionaire Hepworth Stackhouse dismissed his staff and hired assassin Julia Orlostro? And what is the truth behind the infernal vapour known only as Zodaal?

The Doctor's tribulations as he attempts to answer these questions will excite and enthral discerning readers throughout the land.

2015 BBC Books Edition

The Doctor, Romana and K-9 are hoping for a holiday in London in the sweltering summer of 1930. But the TARDIS is warning of time pollution. And that’s not the only problem.

What connects the isolated Sussex resort of Nutchurch with the secret society run by the eccentric Percy Closed? Why has millionaire Hepworth Stackhouse dismissed his staff and hired assassin Julia Orlostro? And what is the truth behind the infernal vapour known only as Zodaal?

With the heat building, the Doctor and his friends set out to solve the mysteries.

An adventure set in 1930s London, featuring the Fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker and his companions Romana and K-9.

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