A mysterious invitation to drink the oldest bottle of wine in the world - what could possibly go wrong?

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.

A mysterious invitation to drink the oldest bottle of wine in the world - what could possibly go wrong? 'A heady, sun-soaked novel ' Dazed, Must-Read Novels of 2025 'A rich, full-bodied reading experience sure to leave readers drunk' Eliza Clark, bestselling author of Boy Parts '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.

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.Lush : 'The one scratching that Sally Rooney itch' Stylist Best Books of 2025

LUSH by Rochelle Dowden-Lord  Published:8 May 2025