The Plotters is an original novel written by Gareth Roberts and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki.
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| Author | Gareth Roberts |
|---|---|
| Series | Doctor Who book: Virgin Missing Adventures |
Release number | 28 |
| Subject | Featuring: First Doctor Ian, Barbara, Vicki |
| Set in | Period between The Space Museum and The Chase (Doctor Who)[1][2] |
| Publisher | Virgin Books |
Publication date | November 1996 |
| Pages | 287 |
| ISBN | 0-426-20488-3 |
| Preceded by | Speed of Flight |
| Followed by | Cold Fusion |
Plot Synopsis
editThe TARDIS materialises in London, the date November 1605. While Ian and Barbara set off for the Globe Theatre, Vicki accompanies the Doctor on a mysterious mission to the court of King James. What is the link between the King's adviser, Robert Cecil, with the hooded figure called 'the Spaniard'? Why is the Doctor so anxious to observe the translation of the Bible? And what is brewing in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament?
References
edit- ^ The Doctor's Timeline at The Whoniverse
- ^ Direct placement confirmed by cover blurb.