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Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (Target Collection)

By James Moran
Series: Doctor Who Target Novels – Classic Era
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In Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii, the Doctor and Donna travel back in time to Ancient Rome, arriving in Pompeii just before the catastrophic volcanic eruption. As they grapple with the inevitability of history and their ability to intervene, they encounter mysterious forces shaping the city's fate. The book follows their efforts to balance their moral responsibilities with the immutable events of the past.
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This book may appeal to you if you love an enthralling blend of history and science fiction. Set in ancient Pompeii, it delivers suspense and excitement, driven by a captivating storyline and memorable characters. Fans of time-travel narratives and intense moral dilemmas will find it particularly engaging.

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Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (Target Collection) is a classic 10th Doctor adventure adapted and expanded from the 2008 TV script by the original writer, James Moran.

"My masters will follow the example of Rome... our mighty empire bestraddling the whole of civilization!"

It is AD 79, and the TARDIS lands in Pompeii on the eve of the town's destruction. Mount Vesuvius is ready to erupt and bury its surroundings in molten lava, just as history dictates. Or is it?

The Doctor and Donna find that Pompeii is home to impossible things—circuits made of stone, soothsayers who read minds, and fiery giants made of burning rock. From a lair deep in the volcano, these creatures plot the end of humanity—and the Doctor soon finds he has no way to win...

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Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (Target Collection) is lauded as more than just merchandise, serving as a connective experience across time. It is seen as an essential part of many readers' formative experiences and holds historical value beyond being a typical novel, offering a slice of Doctor Who history. Readers describe a nostalgic joy in collecting and devouring these books.

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ISBN: 9781785947797

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BBC Books

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 106g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

James Moran is a British screenwriter for television and film, who wrote the horror-comedy Severance. He works in the horror, comedy, science-fiction, historical fiction and spy thriller genres.

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