Lush by Rochelle Dowden-Lord
A blistering and seductive debut novel that pulls you into the thrilling and exclusive world of wine
A rich, full-bodied reading experience -- 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
Hedonistic, Bacchanalian, lyrical in its language and subtle in its characterisations, with a hint of tannic Sally Rooney wit * GQ, Most Anticipated Books of 2025 *
A sumptuous treat of a novel that presents a beautiful balance of elegance with headiness, I was utterly absorbed from start to finish -- Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour
A beguiling, rare combination of beautiful and readable. Haunting phrasing follows enthralling character dynamics follows compelling dialogue and so on in abundance. Lush is a sparkling novel to savour and Dowden-Lord a generous and highly accomplished storyteller -- Lottie Hazell, author of Piglet
Lush is a breathtaking novel - dare I say, intoxicating. This book grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let me go. Dowden-Lord has an incredible eye for detail, for nuance, for human relationships, for flaws and humour. Her voice is so masterful, so precise, so spellbinding that you know instantly that you will follow it wherever it leads.' -- Okechukwu Nzelu, author of Here Again Now
So smart, so sensual, so shocking. Lush is a novel that shatters the boundaries between desire and deception, power and pleasure, and taste and temptation. Dowden-Lord's prose is tactile, electrifying and precise. It will leave readers raw -- Cecilia Rabess, author of Everything's Fine
The clue is in the name. Lush is rich and seductive, with compellingly juicy characters and a generous glug of drama. The writing is gorgeously vivid and the plot brilliantly devised. Best read with a large glass of wine -- Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint
Strange, mischievous and dizzying. I love the way Dowden-Lord is interested in the economy of proximity and what that suggests - like whispers braided through a grapevine. With a style that is poised and confident, wasting no time in the slippery between -- Tice Cin, author of Keeping the House
What a pleasure to sink into this gorgeous, sensual debut. Never has a novel been more deserving of its title! -- Antonia Angress, author of Sirens & Muses
A glorious exploration of prejudices and intentions * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Rochelle Dowden-Lord writes like an angel with whisky on her breath.. beautiful -- Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller
Hedonistic, Bacchanalian, lyrical in its language and subtle in its characterisations, with a hint of tannic Sally Rooney wit * GQ, Most Anticipated Books of 2025 *
A sumptuous treat of a novel that presents a beautiful balance of elegance with headiness, I was utterly absorbed from start to finish -- Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour
A beguiling, rare combination of beautiful and readable. Haunting phrasing follows enthralling character dynamics follows compelling dialogue and so on in abundance. Lush is a sparkling novel to savour and Dowden-Lord a generous and highly accomplished storyteller -- Lottie Hazell, author of Piglet
Lush is a breathtaking novel - dare I say, intoxicating. This book grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let me go. Dowden-Lord has an incredible eye for detail, for nuance, for human relationships, for flaws and humour. Her voice is so masterful, so precise, so spellbinding that you know instantly that you will follow it wherever it leads.' -- Okechukwu Nzelu, author of Here Again Now
So smart, so sensual, so shocking. Lush is a novel that shatters the boundaries between desire and deception, power and pleasure, and taste and temptation. Dowden-Lord's prose is tactile, electrifying and precise. It will leave readers raw -- Cecilia Rabess, author of Everything's Fine
The clue is in the name. Lush is rich and seductive, with compellingly juicy characters and a generous glug of drama. The writing is gorgeously vivid and the plot brilliantly devised. Best read with a large glass of wine -- Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint
Strange, mischievous and dizzying. I love the way Dowden-Lord is interested in the economy of proximity and what that suggests - like whispers braided through a grapevine. With a style that is poised and confident, wasting no time in the slippery between -- Tice Cin, author of Keeping the House
What a pleasure to sink into this gorgeous, sensual debut. Never has a novel been more deserving of its title! -- Antonia Angress, author of Sirens & Muses
A glorious exploration of prejudices and intentions * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Rochelle Dowden-Lord is a writer and former publishing professional from South London. Lush is her debut novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805220367 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805220365 |
| Title | Lush |
| Author | Rochelle Dowden-Lord |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2026-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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