Black Orchid (novelisation)

Novelisation

 * This novelisation is based on the original television serial (TV): Black Orchid, written by Eric Saward and shown from 1 March 1982.
 * The cover and information on the right are for the original Target edition. It featured the artwork of Tony Masero. (See below for information on editions with different covers).

Publisher's summary
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 Fifth 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…

Deviations from televised story
Refers to the events of The King's Demons, despite this story lying in the Doctor's future. (Presumably Terence Dudley, who wrote both stories, got a little confused.)

Writing and publishing notes

 * The publication of this title completed the Fifth Doctor’s novelisations with the exception of Resurrection of the Daleks which was never novelised.
 * Back pages include colour details of Fantastic Doctor Who Poster Offers

Additional cover images
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British publication history
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First Publication:
 * Hardback
 * W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK


 * Paperback
 * Target

Re-issues:

Editions published outside Britain
To be added

Audiobook
This Target Book was released complete and unabridged by BBC Audio and read by Michael Cochrane.

The audio set of four CDs with an ISBN 1-405-? was released in June 2008 priced £13.99 (UK)

The cover blurb and thumbnail illustrations were retained in the accompanying booklet with sleevenotes by David J. Howe. Music and sound effects by Simon Power