Black Orchid (novelisation): Difference between revisions
From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 21: | Line 21: | ||
* The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[Tony Masero]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover). | * The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of [[Tony Masero]]. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover). | ||
== | ==Publisher's Cover Blurb== | ||
On a lazy June afternoon in 1925 the TARDIS materialises at the tiny railway station of Cranleigh Halt.[sic.] Warmly welcomed by the local gentry, the Doctor, together with Tegan, Adric and Nyssa, is invited to the splendid masked ball by Lady Cranleigh and her son, Charles. <br> | On a lazy June afternoon in 1925 the TARDIS materialises at the tiny railway station of Cranleigh Halt.[sic.] Warmly welcomed by the local gentry, the Doctor, together with Tegan, Adric and Nyssa, is invited to the splendid masked ball by Lady Cranleigh and her son, Charles. <br> | ||
But a dark menace haunts the secret corridors of Cranleigh Hall. And before the ball is over, the quiet summer will be shattered by the shocking discovery of a brutal murder… | But a dark menace haunts the secret corridors of Cranleigh Hall. And before the ball is over, the quiet summer will be shattered by the shocking discovery of a brutal murder… | ||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
==Author, Writing and Publishing Notes== | ==Author, Writing and Publishing Notes== | ||
* The publication of this title completed the [[Fifth Doctor]]’s novelisations with exception of Remembrance of the Daleks which was never novelised. | |||
* Back pages include colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers | * Back pages include colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers | ||
| Line 51: | Line 52: | ||
==External Sources== | ==External Sources== | ||
'' | * '''[[The Target Book]]''' by [[David J Howe]] ([[Telos Publishing]] 2007) | ||
* [http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~ecl6nb/OnTarget/general/main.htm ''On Target'' a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal] | |||
[[Category:Target Novelisations]] | [[Category:Target Novelisations]] | ||
Revision as of 21:29, 17 February 2008
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): Black Orchid which was shown from 1st March 1982 and written by Eric Saward
- The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Tony Masero. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).
Publisher's Cover Blurb
On a lazy June afternoon in 1925 the TARDIS materialises at the tiny railway station of Cranleigh Halt.[sic.] Warmly welcomed by the local gentry, the Doctor, together with Tegan, Adric and Nyssa, is invited to the splendid masked ball by Lady Cranleigh and her son, Charles.
But a dark menace haunts the secret corridors of Cranleigh Hall. And before the ball is over, the quiet summer will be shattered by the shocking discovery of a brutal murder…
Illustrations
- None
Deviations from the Televised Story
To be added
Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- The publication of this title completed the Fifth Doctor’s novelisations with exception of Remembrance of the Daleks which was never novelised.
- Back pages include colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers
Associated Images
To be added
Publishing History (UK)
To be added
First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
International Editions
To be added
