The English Way of Death (novel)

The English Way of Death
Doctor:	[[doctor::Fourth Doctor]]
Companion(s):	Romana II, K9
Main enemy:	Zodaal
Main setting:	Aldwych, London: Summer 1930
Key crew
Publisher:	[[publisher::Virgin Books]]
Writer:	Gareth Roberts
Release details
Release number:	20
Release date:	March, 1996
Format:	Paperback Book, ? Pages
ISBN:	ISBN 0-426-20466-2

Publisher's summary

'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.

Characters

• The Doctor
• Romana
• K9
• Alfred Woodrow
• Felicia Chater
• Harriet Kipps
• Heath Porteous
• Hepworth Stackhouse
• Julia Orlostro
• Orlick
• Percy Closed
• Radlett
• Zodaal

References

to be added

Notes

• The title is a reference to the book The American Way of Death, by Jessica Mitford.

Continuity

to be added

Timeline

• The English Way of Death occurs immediately after: MA: The Romance of Crime
• The English Way of Death occurs before: DW: Nightmare of Eden

External links

• The English Way of Death at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
• The Discontinuity Guide to: The English Way of Death at The Whoniverse