Gold

In Chris Cleave's latest novel, readers are drawn into the gripping dilemma faced by Kate Meadows, a world champion athlete torn between the pursuit of her Olympic dreams and the urgent needs of her eight-year-old daughter, Sophie, who is battling a recurrence of leukemia. As Kate prepares for her last shot at gold, she must navigate the emotional turmoil of sacrifice and competition, especially with her best friend and rival, Zoe Castle, standing in her way. This heartwarming tale poses the poignant question of how far a mother will go for the ones she loves.