Gold is a captivating novel that delves into the intertwined lives of two world-class athletes, Zoe and Kate. From their first day of elite training, they have been both friends and rivals. They have loved, fought, betrayed, forgiven, consoled, and gloried together.

As they approach the 2012 London Olympics, their final chance to compete, both women face the ultimate test of their physical and emotional limits. They must confront each other and their own mortality, asking themselves the crucial question: What would you sacrifice for the people you love, if it meant giving up the thing that was most important to you?

In this emotionally charged journey, Chris Cleave writes with elegance, humor, and passion, exploring themes of friendship, marriage, parenthood, tragedy, and redemption.