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| − | |name= The Blue Angel |
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|image=The Blue Angel.jpg |
|image=The Blue Angel.jpg |
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| + | |range= BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures |
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| + | |number in range = 27 |
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|series=[[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] |
|series=[[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] |
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|number= 27 |
|number= 27 |
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|doctor=Eighth Doctor |
|doctor=Eighth Doctor |
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|companions= [[Fitz Kreiner|Fitz]], [[Compassion]] |
|companions= [[Fitz Kreiner|Fitz]], [[Compassion]] |
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| + | |featuring = [[Iris Wildthyme]] |
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|enemy= [[Daedalus]] |
|enemy= [[Daedalus]] |
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|setting= The [[Enclave]] |
|setting= The [[Enclave]] |
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|cover=[[Black Sheep]] |
|cover=[[Black Sheep]] |
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|release date= [[6 September (releases)|6 September]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] |
|release date= [[6 September (releases)|6 September]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] |
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| − | |format= Paperback Book; 43 Chapters, |
+ | |format= Paperback Book; 43 Chapters, 279 Pages |
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-55581-5 |
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-55581-5 |
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|prev= Interference - Book Two (novel) |
|prev= Interference - Book Two (novel) |
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| − | |next= The Taking of Planet 5 (novel) |
+ | |next= The Taking of Planet 5 (novel) |
| + | }}{{prose stub}} |
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| − | '''''The Blue Angel''''' was the twenty-seventh [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]]. It was written by [[Paul Magrs]] and [[Jeremy Hoad]] |
+ | '''''The Blue Angel''''' was the twenty-seventh novel in the [[BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Paul Magrs]] and [[Jeremy Hoad]], released [[6 September (releases)|6 September]] [[1999 (releases)|1999]] and featured the [[Eighth Doctor]], [[Fitz Kreiner]] and introduced [[Compassion]]. |
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| + | ''Blue Angel'' also featured the second appearance in the EDAs of [[Iris Wildthyme]]. |
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It was named after the [[Marlene Dietrich]] film {{W|The Blue Angel|of the same name}}, a trend which begun with Magrs' previous Doctor Who novel ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]''. |
It was named after the [[Marlene Dietrich]] film {{W|The Blue Angel|of the same name}}, a trend which begun with Magrs' previous Doctor Who novel ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]''. |
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''This is a story about Winter...'' |
''This is a story about Winter...'' |
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| − | As the [[Eighth Doctor|Doctor]] becomes involved in affairs aboard the Federation Starship ''[[Nepotist]]'', his old friend [[Iris Wildthyme]] is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage [[owl]]s in a shopping mall. |
+ | As the [[Eighth Doctor|Doctor]] becomes involved in affairs aboard the [[Federation]] Starship ''[[Nepotist]]'', his old friend [[Iris Wildthyme]] is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage [[owl]]s in a shopping mall. |
And, in a cat's cradle of interdimensional corridors lies the [[Valcea]]n City of Glass, whose King [[Daedalus|Dedalus]] awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war... |
And, in a cat's cradle of interdimensional corridors lies the [[Valcea]]n City of Glass, whose King [[Daedalus|Dedalus]] awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war... |
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== References == |
== References == |
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=== Individuals === |
=== Individuals === |
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+ | * Iris asks about [[Sam Jones]]. |
=== Planets === |
=== Planets === |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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| − | * Each chapter title mirrors the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter |
+ | * Each chapter title mirrors the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter 35 the chapter title "Iris made Fitz come..." |
* ''The Blue Angel''{{'}}s chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the [[Obverse]] reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between "reality" and "fiction" within its own fictional universe. |
* ''The Blue Angel''{{'}}s chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the [[Obverse]] reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between "reality" and "fiction" within its own fictional universe. |
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* There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character. |
* There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character. |
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* ''The Blue Angel'' has been adapted into a script ([http://www.iriswildthyme.thiswaydown.org/angelPlay.html The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton]) for use in a university course. |
* ''The Blue Angel'' has been adapted into a script ([http://www.iriswildthyme.thiswaydown.org/angelPlay.html The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton]) for use in a university course. |
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| + | * The novel's sections featuring the Doctor, Fitz, and Compassion in what appears to be the Obverse have a sequel (of sorts) in [[Philip Purser-Hallard]]'s ''[http://www.infinitarian.com/cabinet.html Cabinet of Changes]'', originally published in 2001's ''Walking in Eternity''. The story features veiled cameos and references to former companions, including [[Romana II|Romana]], [[Leela]], and [[Chris Cwej]]. |
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== Continuity == |
== Continuity == |
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| − | * Iris |
+ | * Iris mentions meeting the [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Sam Jones]] in [[Hyspero]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') and in [[New York City]] on [[3 June]] [[1968]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Femme Fatale (short story)|Femme Fatale]]'') |
| + | * [[Steigertrude]]s originate from [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]''. |
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| − | * [[PROSE]]: ''[[Mad Dogs and Englishmen]]'' is the next appearance of Iris Wildthyme. |
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| + | * Daedelus recalls visiting Hyspero. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Scarlet Empress (novel)|The Scarlet Empress]]'') |
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* The results of the Doctor connecting Compassion's receiver through the TARDIS fully come to pass in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadows of Avalon]]''. |
* The results of the Doctor connecting Compassion's receiver through the TARDIS fully come to pass in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadows of Avalon]]''. |
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* The Doctor recalls kissing [[Grace Holloway]] in [[San Francisco]] on [[31 December]] [[1999]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') |
* The Doctor recalls kissing [[Grace Holloway]] in [[San Francisco]] on [[31 December]] [[1999]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') |
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| − | * Iris mentions meeting the Doctor and [[Sam Jones]] in [[New York City]] on [[3 June]] [[1968]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Femme Fatale]]'') |
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* Daedalus knows that the Doctor once had the chance to avert the [[creation of the Daleks]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'') |
* Daedalus knows that the Doctor once had the chance to avert the [[creation of the Daleks]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)|Genesis of the Daleks]]'') |
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[[Category:1999 novels]] |
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[[Category:Iris Wildthyme novels]] |
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[[Category:Stories set in the 37th century]] |
[[Category:Stories set in the 37th century]] |
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[[Category:Stories set in England]] |
[[Category:Stories set in England]] |
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[[Category:Alpha Centauran novels]] |
[[Category:Alpha Centauran novels]] |
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| + | [[Category:Multi-Iris stories]] |
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Revision as of 13:30, 17 April 2020
The Blue Angel was the twenty-seventh novel in the BBC Eighth Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Paul Magrs and Jeremy Hoad, released 6 September 1999 and featured the Eighth Doctor, Fitz Kreiner and introduced Compassion.
Blue Angel also featured the second appearance in the EDAs of Iris Wildthyme.
It was named after the Marlene Dietrich film of the same name, a trend which begun with Magrs' previous Doctor Who novel The Scarlet Empress.
Publisher's summary
This is a story about Winter...
As the Doctor becomes involved in affairs aboard the Federation Starship Nepotist, his old friend Iris Wildthyme is rescuing old ladies who are being attacked by savage owls in a shopping mall.
And, in a cat's cradle of interdimensional corridors lies the Valcean City of Glass, whose King Dedalus awaits the return of his Angel son and broods over the oncoming war...
Plot
to be added
Characters
- Eighth Doctor
- Fitz Kreiner
- Compassion
- Iris Wildthyme
- Sally
- King Daedalus
- Belinda
- Big Sue
- Canine
- Emba
- Garrett
- Icarus
- John Felixstoe
- Maddy Sharp
- Marn
- Meisha
- Simaf
- Nesta
- Robert B. Blandish
- Timon
- Future Doctor
References
Individuals
- Iris asks about Sam Jones.
Planets
- The Fourth Doctor has visited Valcea.
Species
A number of species live in the Enclave.
- Sahmbekarts take over the Nepotist
- A group of Steigertrudes raid Earth's art treasures.
- The Ghillighast worship lice.
- An intelligent owl species was charged by a godlike being to guard two eggs.
- The Glass Men lived in Valcea and were ruled by Daedalus.
TARDIS
- Iris pretends her TARDIS has a "bookmark" feature to return to a certain point.
Notes
- Each chapter title mirrors the first few words of the first sentence...giving chapter 35 the chapter title "Iris made Fitz come..."
- The Blue Angel's chapters contains instances of metafiction. The chapters which seem to take place within the Obverse reference fictional events as fiction and ask questions about the link between "reality" and "fiction" within its own fictional universe.
- There are also questions (and/or jokes) about Iris Wildthyme's status as a metafictional character.
- The Blue Angel has been adapted into a script (The Blue Angel Adapted by Piers Britton) for use in a university course.
- The novel's sections featuring the Doctor, Fitz, and Compassion in what appears to be the Obverse have a sequel (of sorts) in Philip Purser-Hallard's Cabinet of Changes, originally published in 2001's Walking in Eternity. The story features veiled cameos and references to former companions, including Romana, Leela, and Chris Cwej.
Continuity
- Iris mentions meeting the Eighth Doctor and Sam Jones in Hyspero (PROSE: The Scarlet Empress) and in New York City on 3 June 1968. (PROSE: Femme Fatale)
- Steigertrudes originate from PROSE: The Scarlet Empress.
- Daedelus recalls visiting Hyspero. (PROSE: The Scarlet Empress)
- The results of the Doctor connecting Compassion's receiver through the TARDIS fully come to pass in PROSE: The Shadows of Avalon.
- The Doctor recalls kissing Grace Holloway in San Francisco on 31 December 1999. (TV: Doctor Who)
- Daedalus knows that the Doctor once had the chance to avert the creation of the Daleks. (TV: Genesis of the Daleks)
External links
- The Blue Angel at the Faction Paradox wiki
- The Blue Angel at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: The Blue Angel at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: The Blue Angel
