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In the tradition of his beloved previous novel, Little Bee, Chris Cleave again gives us an elegant, funny, passionate story about friendship, marriage, parenthood, tragedy, and redemption. This time, the setting is the upcoming London Olympics. Gold is the story of two women, Zoe and Kate, world-class cyclists who have been friends and rivals since their first day of elite training years ago. They have loved, fought, betrayed, forgiven, lost, consoled, triumphed, and grown up together. Now, on the eve of London 2012, their last Olympics, the two must compete for the one remaining spot on their team. In doing so, the women will be tested to their physical, mental and emotional limits. They will confront each other and their own mortality, and be asked to decide: What will you sacrifice for the people you love?

We’re delighted to offer a copy of Gold to 50 lucky winners! Enter below, and get ready to win Gold!

Chris Cleave’s first novel, Incendiary, was published in 20 countries, won the 2006 Somerset Maugham Award and was shortlisted for the 2006 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. His second novel, Little Bee, was a New York Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the Costa Award and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. In Canada, it was a national bestseller, and a reader and book-club favourite. Chris Cleave lives in London with his French wife and three mischeivous Anglo-French children.

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Jodi said, on May 5th, 2012 at 9:16 am

I have been wanting to read and post review for this book since I read the preview on Goodreads. Fingers, eyes and toes crossed I win.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Chris Cleave said, on May 5th, 2012 at 9:31 am

Hi – great competition, thanks for this! Just one error that I hope you wouldn’t mind correcting: the bio states that I’m a columnist for The Guardian – in fact I stopped writing that column a couple of years ago. Thanks! Chris
Brenda Marie Vaccarello said, on May 5th, 2012 at 9:51 am

I have read INCENDIARY and LITTLE BEE. Loved both novels. I am glad to hear Chris Cleave has written another book which I would love to read. I follow Chris Cleave on Twitter. His comments are interesting and often amusing!
booklounge2 said, on May 7th, 2012 at 6:43 am

Hi Chris! Thanks for letting us know…looks like your bio hasn’t been updated since Incendiary, eh? We’ll take care of that asap.

Cheers,
Cass (RHC Online)
tiziana blacklock said, on May 7th, 2012 at 11:21 am

Hi Chris. Thank you for this awesome offer.
John said, on May 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm

An interesting concept. Must have happened many a time in real life so will be interesting to see how Chris has handled it. Know he spent a lot of time with BC cyclists researching the story
Shilpa said, on May 11th, 2012 at 8:49 am

Haven’t read any of the authors book. But the short anecdote seemed intriguing.
Constance said, on May 17th, 2012 at 8:29 am

Just heard the news:
June 15 at 7:00 PM – Chris Cleave and Vincent Lam appearing at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto
At Luminato for the Canadian launch of his new novel, Gold, Cleave brings us back to London during the upcoming 2012 Olympics. Vincent Lam shares his highly anticipated novel set against the turmoil of the Vietnam War – The Headmaster’s Wager. Tickets: $20

and the website link…

http://www.luminato.com/events/cleavelam/
Mary said, on May 17th, 2012 at 9:10 pm

I’m really excited about this book!