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’ OBSERVERKeith 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

From the inimitable Michael Palin comes the warm and witty story of an everyman, a tantalising offer, a journey to India and the search for the truth. Includes Reading Group Notes.About the AuthorMichael Palin has written and starred in numerous TV programmes and films, from Monty Python and Ripping Yarns to The Missionary and The Death of Stalin. He has also made several much-acclaimed travel documentaries, his journeys taking him to the North and South Poles, the Sahara Desert, the Himalayas, Eastern Europe and Brazil. His books include accounts of his journeys, two novels (Hemingway’s Chair and The Truth), three volumes of diaries and Erebus, the Story of a Ship. From 2009 to 2012 he was president of the Royal Geographical Society. He received a BAFTA fellowship in 2013, and a knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours list. He lives in London.ReviewsIt’s an ingeniously plotted book, beautifully written and hugely enjoyable. * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH *Brilliantly evoking India, both thought-provoking and humorous, this is a terrific read. * THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE *Book InformationISBN 9780753828120Author Michael PalinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Weidenfeld & NicolsonPublisher Orion Publishing CoWeight(grams) 262gDimensions(mm) 132mm * 200mm * 22mm