Black Orchid (novelisation)

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 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 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 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

Associated 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:

International Editions
To be added

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

The audio set of 4 CD's 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

External Sources

 * The Target Book by David J Howe (Telos Publishing 2007)
 * On Target a comprehensive guide to the Target novelisations by Tim Neal