Who is Bernice Summerfield?

I see a lot of books and audios about her, but I don't know who she really is supposed to be. I have not read a lot of the classic books, but to the best of my understanding she was the 7th Doctor's companion in the books?

But from what I see, she seems to be more of a 'female' Doctor than a companion. Just curious. Is there a two minute lecture that could get me caught up?

LastWho wrote:

I see a lot of books and audios about her, but I don't know who she really is supposed to be. I have not read a lot of the classic books, but to the best of my understanding she was the 7th Doctor's companion in the books?

But from what I see, she seems to be more of a 'female' Doctor than a companion. Just curious. Is there a two minute lecture that could get me caught up?

Wikipedia is your friend:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernice_Summerfield

And so is the handy dandy IF...

http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Bernice_Summerfield

Never got into the 'new novels'... but I've listened to the couple of audios where she shows up with Ace and Doc 7. I like her a lot. Been trying to find some of the promo pics that Lisa Bowerman did 'in costume' for Bernice to get signed. I did get her to sign a photo from Survival of her playing Karra.

Wikipedia......I keep forgetting about that! Thanks.