The Romance of Crime (Doctor Who-the Missing Adventures Series) [Paperback]

Gareth Roberts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1995 | Series: Doctor Who-the Missing Adventures Series

The first Doctor, Ian, Barbara, and Vicki find themselves at a crucial moment in British history: London, November 1605. When they uncover a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament, they think they know what to expect. But they're in for a very unpleasant surprise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: London Bridge (Mm) (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0426204352
• ISBN-13: 978-0426204350
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,522,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tale of intruige, humour and excitement, May 12, 2001

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This review is from: The Romance of Crime (Doctor Who-the Missing Adventures Series) (Paperback)

Hugely entertaining, fast-moving and well plotted with some wonderful characters (especially eccentric 'artist of death' Menlove Stokes) and great villains in the Nisbett brothers, the welcome return of the Ogrons and the sinister all-powerful Xais. Gareth Roberts effortlessly recreates the fourth Doctor and second Romana era and this book features the very best of that combination. Great stuff! The editorial review above is completely wrong though, sounds more like 'The Plotters' also by Mr Roberts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb space opera, November 9, 2009

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This review is from: The Romance of Crime (Doctor Who-the Missing Adventures Series) (Paperback)

This is everything a Doctor Who novel should be. Gareth Roberts is a magician: he follows the formula for '70s-era Doctor Who so perfectly that one can immediately picture the actors from the series saying his dialogue. However, the steel-trap plot remains unpredictable to the very end, and the villains--even while giggling maniacally or declaiming on their nefarious plans with mustache-twirling abandon--are colorful and multi-dimensional. In particular, the supreme murderess Xais is given a genuinely wrenching "origin" story which provides real motivation for her actions.

If you are a fan of the TV episodes written by Robert Holmes (Caves of Androzani, The Talons of Weng Chiang, etc.), _The Romance of Crime_ is the perfect entry point for the novel range. And like Mr. Holmes before him, Mr. Roberts is now penning scripts for the TV series itself--a well-deserved career promotion. Snatch this little treasure up while it is still affordable.

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read, January 17, 2001

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This review is from: The Romance of Crime (Doctor Who-the Missing Adventures Series) (Paperback)

The TARDIS arrives at the Rock of Judgment, an asteroid that combines the functions of court, prison and place of execution. Here they are drawn into a series of events including a crime committed with the modus operandi of a criminal some three years dead, the peculiar art of Menlove Stokes, and the operations of the Nisbett brothers and their Ogron thugs.

This novel is written with a very light hand, and flows wonderfully. Gareth Roberts captures the characters of the Doctor and Romana brilliantly, and Menlove Stokes, who returns in 'The Well-Mannered War' is a great supporting character. The plot line unfolds very neatly, and should have sufficient twists that you won't know how it will end.