The Massacre (novelisation)
Novelisation
- This novelisation is based on the original television serial generally referred to as DW: The Massacre which included individual episode titles and was shown from 5th February 1966 and written by John Lucarotti.
- 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).
Publishers Cover Blurb
The TARDIS lands in Paris on 19 August 1572. Driven by scientific curiosity, the Doctor leaves Steven to meet and exchange views with the apothecary, Charles Preslin.
BEFORE HE DISAPPEARS, HE WARNS Steven to stay out of `mischief, religion and politics.’ But in sixteenth-century Paris it is impossible to remain a mere observer, and Steven soon finds himself involved with a group of Huguenots.
The Protestant minority of France is being threatened by the Catholic hierarchy, and danger stalks the Paris streets. As Steven tries to find his way back to the TARDIS he discovers that one of the main persecutors of the Huguenots appears to be-the Doctor.
Illustrations
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Deviations from the Televised Story
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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes
- Author’s Note; The historical events described in The Massacre are factual, as were the 287 kilometres of tunnels and catacombs under Paris, some of which may still be visited. The woodcut engraving of the attempt on de Coligny’s life, which shows a cowled cleric in a doorway, does exist. The author has seen it. John Lucarotti.
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Associated Images
Cover by Alistair Pearson
Publishing History (UK)
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First Publication:
- Hardback
- W.H.Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
Re-issues:
- Paperback: Target / Virgin Publishing Ltd. UK October 1992 Cover by Alistair Pearson (£2.50 UK)
International Editions
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External Sources
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