''Tears of the Oracle'' is an original novel by

Justin Richards Justin Richards (born 14 September 1961) is a British writer. He has written science fiction and fantasy novels, including series set in Victorian or early-20th-century London, and also adventure stories set in the present day. He has written ...

featuring the fictional archaeologist

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. The

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series '' Doctor Who''.

Synopsis

The shattered world of Dellah, once a thriving place of learning, has only one aspect of the university left. This is under siege by religious fanatics. Bernice Summerfield has to deal with this, a mad collector, her ex-husband and an Oracle that could lead to priceless information.

External links

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The Cloister Library - ''Tears of the Oracle''
* 1999 British novels 1999 science fiction novels Virgin New Adventures Novels by Justin Richards {{DoctorWho-stub