The Roundheads (novel)

Publisher's summary
"I tell you - we will cut off this King's head. Aye, with the crown on it!"

It is December 1648. Although victorious over the Cavaliers in the Civil Wars, the Roundheads are struggling to retain power. Plans are afoot to spirit King Charles from his prison, and the Doctor and his companions become embroiled in the intrigue...

Ben finds himself press-ganged and on board a mysterious ship to Amsterdam. Polly is an unwitting accomplice in the plot to rescue the King, and the Doctor and Jamie find themselves arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London under suspicion of conspiracy.

Can the Doctor and Jamie escape, manage to find Ben and Polly and still ensure that history remains on its proper course?

Characters

 * The Doctor
 * Jamie McCrimmon
 * Ben Jackson
 * Polly

Continuity

 * The Doctor mentions Susan.
 * The Doctor reminisces of his first trip with Ben and Polly, when Ben kept insisting to be taken back to his ship because he'd be late. (DW: The Smugglers)
 * The Doctor once again uses his ability to speak in a foreign accent (in this case - Scandinavian), last seen in DW: The Highlanders.
 * The Doctor influences sleep using hypnosis, a feat last seen in DW: The War Machines. It is strongly implied that he was taught this skill by the Master.

Timeline

 * This story occurs after DWA: Freedom by Fire
 * This story occurs before CC: Resistance