The Perfect Golden Circle: Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers Book Club 2022

Two men, Calvert and Redbone, create crop circles in a Wiltshire field in 1989, becoming a cult international sensation and forming an unlikely and beautiful friendship.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In this captivating and enchanting tale, two outsiders embark on a quest for healing and enlightenment by creating intricate crop formations in a picturesque Wiltshire field. This novel is a delightful symphony of pleasures, offering a refreshing respite from the scorching heat of a summer day. Set in the picturesque countryside of England in 1989, the story revolves around two very different men: Calvert, a traumatized Falklands veteran, and Redbone, an affable and chaotic individual. Every night, under the cover of darkness, these two men venture out in a clapped-out camper van, embarking on an extraordinary project. With meticulous precision, they traverse the fields of rural England, carefully forming crop circles in intricate and mysterious patterns. As the summer progresses, their designs grow increasingly ambitious, captivating the attention of the world. What begins as a secret endeavor soon becomes a cult international sensation, drawing visitors from far and wide.

As the wheat transforms from its green hue to a golden splendor, an unlikely and beautiful friendship blossoms between these two men. Their shared passion for art and their determination to create something extraordinary bring them together, transcending their differences. Through their work, they inspire others to embrace creativity, curiosity, and the power of unity.

This novel is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of art. It reminds us that even in the most ordinary of circumstances, we can find beauty, inspiration, and connection. It is a story that will leave readers feeling uplifted, inspired, and forever grateful for the magic of the natural world.

Weight: 180g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526631428