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The Sixth Doctor Adventures
Doctor Who: Expulsion
The Doctor and Peri are reunited with an old friend - or is he an enemy? Turlough insists he's changed since they last met. The trouble is, so has the Doctor, and he's not inclined to trust his one-time companion. As they travel through Stuart England, Medieval France and Viking Denmark, can they forge a new relationship – or will Turlough's secrets force them further apart?
1. The Reckoning by Nev Fountain - When the TARDIS is stranded in the path of a neutron star, the Doctor, Peri and Turlough have to flee. They end up in seventeenth-century London, where another old friend, Christopher Marlowe, is trying to get out of a pact he's made. Marlowe's soul is on the line - but has Turlough also made a deal with the Devil... again?
2. A Crucible of Queens by Lizbeth Myles - In the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt, the Doctor and Turlough find themselves aligned with opposing factions. Turlough befriends Charles, the Dauphin of France, while the Doctor is tasked with healing his father, King Charles VII. But two powerful women are also in play: the Dauphin's adviser Yolande, Duchess of Anjou, and his estranged mother, Isabeau of Bavaria. Can the TARDIS crew keep both queens happy – and keep their own heads?
3. The Curse of the Duergar by Julian Richards - Shieldmaiden Hervor braves the ghosts of her ancestors to claim her birthright, the sword Tyrfing. Made by the Duergar, the Dwarf kings of the below, the blade is cursed: once drawn, it must kill. Even the Doctor cannot resist the power of the sword, and to the horror of Peri and Turlough, he is forced to take a life.
1. The Reckoning by Nev Fountain - When the TARDIS is stranded in the path of a neutron star, the Doctor, Peri and Turlough have to flee. They end up in seventeenth-century London, where another old friend, Christopher Marlowe, is trying to get out of a pact he's made. Marlowe's soul is on the line - but has Turlough also made a deal with the Devil... again?
2. A Crucible of Queens by Lizbeth Myles - In the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt, the Doctor and Turlough find themselves aligned with opposing factions. Turlough befriends Charles, the Dauphin of France, while the Doctor is tasked with healing his father, King Charles VII. But two powerful women are also in play: the Dauphin's adviser Yolande, Duchess of Anjou, and his estranged mother, Isabeau of Bavaria. Can the TARDIS crew keep both queens happy – and keep their own heads?
3. The Curse of the Duergar by Julian Richards - Shieldmaiden Hervor braves the ghosts of her ancestors to claim her birthright, the sword Tyrfing. Made by the Duergar, the Dwarf kings of the below, the blade is cursed: once drawn, it must kill. Even the Doctor cannot resist the power of the sword, and to the horror of Peri and Turlough, he is forced to take a life.
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First published April 21, 2026
About the author
Nev Fountain
54 books50 followersNev Fountain, born Steven John Fountain, is an English writer, best known for his comedy work with writing partner Tom Jamieson on the radio and television programme 'Dead Ringers'.
He is currently writing for Dead Ringers and the satirical magazine 'Private Eye'.
He has written three humorous murder-mystery novels, collectively called 'The Mervyn Stone Mysteries', and a serious thriller called 'Painkiller'.
His latest book, 'The Fan Who Knew Too Much' was released in July this year.
Nev was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire and now resides in Surrey.
He is currently writing for Dead Ringers and the satirical magazine 'Private Eye'.
He has written three humorous murder-mystery novels, collectively called 'The Mervyn Stone Mysteries', and a serious thriller called 'Painkiller'.
His latest book, 'The Fan Who Knew Too Much' was released in July this year.
Nev was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire and now resides in Surrey.
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April 27, 2026
This is a very enjoyable set with very good performances from our leads.
Of the 3 stories, I liked the third one best.
The first story "The Reckoning" is too much of a "bottle episode" / best of "we distrust Turlough". For me, it just does not bring enough new and original ideas.
The second story, "A Crucible of Queens" is a fun historical run-around. Turlough and Sixie/ Peri are separated and join opposing forces... fun enough, I learned a few more things about the historic facts of the 100 year war, worth it for that alone. However, we had similar stories by the dozen, just in different settings, so the plot is not really original.
My favorite was "The Curse of the Duergar", a very nice Viking story with a great idea, haunting setting, lots of drama and tragedy, good use of the characters, plus an amazing performance by Colin, who has to go an extra mile. I absolutely loved it!
I can recommend this set.
It does not re-invent the wheel, but is very enjoyable and the third story is great.
Of the 3 stories, I liked the third one best.
The first story "The Reckoning" is too much of a "bottle episode" / best of "we distrust Turlough". For me, it just does not bring enough new and original ideas.
The second story, "A Crucible of Queens" is a fun historical run-around. Turlough and Sixie/ Peri are separated and join opposing forces... fun enough, I learned a few more things about the historic facts of the 100 year war, worth it for that alone. However, we had similar stories by the dozen, just in different settings, so the plot is not really original.
My favorite was "The Curse of the Duergar", a very nice Viking story with a great idea, haunting setting, lots of drama and tragedy, good use of the characters, plus an amazing performance by Colin, who has to go an extra mile. I absolutely loved it!
I can recommend this set.
It does not re-invent the wheel, but is very enjoyable and the third story is great.
May 10, 2026
fantastic acting. loved the score.
1. the reckoning - 4.5/5
emotional. interesting. engaging.
2. a crucible of queens - 4/5
love a pure historical<3333
3. the curse of the duergar - 3/5
my least fave of the bunch.
av: 3.8/5
1. the reckoning - 4.5/5
emotional. interesting. engaging.
2. a crucible of queens - 4/5
love a pure historical<3333
3. the curse of the duergar - 3/5
my least fave of the bunch.
av: 3.8/5
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