The Truth

Keith Mabbut is at a crossroads in his life. When he is offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to write the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a highly influential activist and humanitarian - he seizes the chance to write something meaningful. His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him - and the more he connects with an idealist who wanted to make a difference. But is his quarry really who he claims to be? As Keith discovers, the truth can be whatever we make it... In this wonderful, heartwarming novel, Michael Palin turns his considerable skills to fiction in the story of a ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure. Review packed with lush, exotic landscapes BIG ISSUE IN THE NORTH About the Author Michael Palin established his reputation with MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS and RIPPING YARNS. He published his first novel, HEMINGWAY'S CHAIR in 1994, then went on to write his seven bestselling travel books: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, POLE TO POLE, FULL CIRCLE, HEMINGWAY ADVENTURE, SAHARA, HIMALAYA and NEW EUROPE. Alex Jennings is one of Britain's most revered actors and the winner of three Laurence Olivier Awards. His career has included numerous roles in film, TV and on stage, including his notable performance as Charles, Prince of Wales in the film THE QUEEN in 2006. He has also read numerous audiobooks from Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope to A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon in 2006 and Sins of the Father by Jeffrey Archer in 2012. Is the truth really what we make it? From the inimitable Michael Palin, a warm and intelligent novel about good intentions and human frailty. 'A feel-good story leaving the reader on a real high' OBSERVER Keith Mabbut has been offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to pen the biography of the elusive Hamish Melville, a highly influential activist and humanitarian. Feeling that his life has reached a crossroad, he seizes the chance to write something meaningful. His search to find out the real story behind the legend takes Mabbut to the lush landscapes and environmental hotspots of India. The more he discovers about Melville, the more he admires him - and the more he connects with an idealist who wanted to make a difference. But is his quarry really who he claims to be? As Keith discovers, the truth can be whatever we make it... 'THE TRUTH is the perfect example of [Palin's] literary brilliance' STYLIST 'An ingeniously plotted book, beautifully written and hugely enjoyable' DAILY TELEGRAPH Keith Mabbut Is At A Crossroads In His Life. When He Is Offered The Opportunity Of A Lifetime - To Write The Biography Of The Elusive Hamish Melville, A Highly Influential Activist And Humanitarian - He Seizes The Chance To Write Something Meaningful. As Read On Bbc Radio 4 -- Cover. -keith Mabbut Is At A Crossroads In His Life. When He Is Offered The Opportunity Of A Lifetime -- To Write The Biography Of The Elusive Hamish Melville, A Highly Influential Activist And Humanitarian -- He Seizes The Chance To Write Something Meaningful. His Search To Find Out The Real Story Behind The Legend Takes Mabbut To Orissa And The Environmental Hotspots Of India. The More He Discovers About Melville, The More He Admires Him -- And The More He Connects With An Idealist Who Wanted To Make A Difference. But Is His Quarry Really Who He Claims To Be? As Keith Discovers, The Truth Can Be Whatever We Make It... By Michael Palin.