Comedy. Illustrated screenplay of the film 'The Missionary'. A solo project by Monty Python star Michael Palin, written in a similar vein to 'Ripping Yarns', the tv series he wrote with Terry Jones.
March 1906, Charles Fortescue returns from Africa after ten years and is asked to start a mission in London's east end, working to help fallen women. His well-meaning approach fails to meet the expectations of either his fiancee, his Bishop or his rich patron.
Screenplays can read fairly flat on the page; this book is beautifully produced and is a funny, enjoyable read. ( )