Lush
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- Hardback scheduled for publication on 19/06/2025
- Page count: 256 pages
- ISBN: 9781805220343
Quick take
For fans of Saltburn, Such a Fun Age or Cleopatra and Frankenstein, this effervescent debut introduces a British writer who tackles class, race and ambition with delicious wit and insight.
Synopsis
A mysterious invitation to drink the oldest bottle of wine in the world - what could possibly go wrong?
'Rochelle Dowden-Lord writes like an angel with whisky on her breath ... beautiful' Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller
'Lush is a breathtaking novel - dare I say, intoxicating' Okechukwu Nzelu, author of Here Again Now
Four people, each at a crucial point in their lives, arrive at a French vineyard estate for an unforgettable experience - but not the kind they expected. Avery gave up her hardwon but exploitative sommelier job to come, while wine prodigy Cosmo is trying to disguise that his life is in freefall. The chemistry between the pair is unmistakable, but so are the signs of danger. Millionaire Sonny owns a tacky wine brand and can't help aggravating Cosmo, while caustic magazine writer Maëlys hovers with her pen poised.
About the author
Rochelle Dowden-Lord is a writer and sales executive at Fourth Estate and William Collins. She was also the former co-host of the popular literary podcast Main Characters. She lives in London.
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