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Great Circle is a sweeping historical novel by Maggie Shipstead that intertwines the lives of two women across a century. The story follows Marian Graves, a daring aviator who disappears in 1950 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe by flying over both poles. Parallelly, in the present day, actress Hadley Baxter is cast to portray Marian in a biopic, leading her to delve into the aviator's enigmatic life. As Hadley uncovers Marian's past, both women's stories converge, exploring themes of freedom, identity, and the courage to chart one's own course.