My first review here - hi everyone 👋

I've been going through the first doctor's TV era in order and replaced some of the missing episodes with Target Novels.

I looooved this one.

Some highlights below:

I really don't know much about this time in history and while the story doesn't explain it super clearly, it was easy to get the jist of waring religious factions.

The Abbot looking exactly like the 1st doctor is the kinda thing I love and creates good hijinks

There is great character development from the first doctor here, relating to his view in "meddling".

You really feel bad for Steven when he is abandoned early on.

The moment Steven and the Doctor can finally leave but decide not to because they're now too invested in the situation is so good.