Empire of Death is a BBC Books original novel written by David Bishop and based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It features the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. Synopsis In 1863, Queen Victoria is insensate with grief after losing her husband, Prince Albert. A secret seance is planned. Concurrently, The Doctor and Nyssa are dealing with the death of their good friend, Adric. They are surprised when they are seemingly visited by the ghost of their dead friend. Everything, plus the secrets of a guarded, drowned village come together. External links The Cloister Library - Empire of Death Fiction set in 1863 Novels set in the 1860s 2004 British novels 2004 science fiction novels Past Doctor Adventures Fifth Doctor novels Novels by David Bishop BBC Books books Books about Queen Victoria