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Doctor Who and the Crusaders is a novella written by David Whitaker. Released in 1966, it is a novelization of Whitaker's serial The Crusade.
Characters[]
- First Doctor
- Ian Chesterton
- Barbara Wright
- Vicki Pallister
- Richard the Lionheart
- Saladin
- El Akir
rest to be added
Publisher's summary[]
From unknown Space, the Tardis returns to Earth, but not to the world Ian and Barbara know. The little blue telephone box has wheeled sharply in the cosmos and cut back through the pattern of history to the struggle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, Crusader v. Saracen.
When Barbara is captured by the Saracens and later kidnapped by the monstrous El Akir, Ian appeals to Richard for help, but despite having achieved a splendid victory over Saladin at Arsuf the English King has his own troubles and cannot assist him. So Ian sets out to rescue Barbara alone, while the Doctor becomes involved in court intrigues.
In a dramatic climax, Ian finds himself fighting for his life in the harsh, cruel world of the twelfth century, where only the cleverest and strongest survive.
Readers of Doctor Who's adventure with the Daleks and Doctor Who and the Zarbi will find here all the excitement that made those books firm favourites with youngsters of all age groups.
Summary[]
Prologue[]
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In-universe continuity[]
- Ian introduces himself as Sir Ian of Jaffa in Marc Platt's audio drama The Doctor's Tale.
- The Doctor recounts Richard the Lionheart in Julian Richards' short story The Warren Legacy.
- Barbara's tale references the events of The Dalek Invasion of Earth, The Romans, and The Web Planet.
Sources[]
- Goodreads