'A sumptuous treat I was absorbed from start to finish' Bolu Babalola bestselling author of
Love in Colour 'Hedonistic Bacchanalian lyrical and subtle with a hint of tannic Sally
Rooney wit' GQ Most Anticipated Books of 2025 'A heady sun-soaked novel ' Dazed
Must-Read Novels of 2025 'A rich full-bodied reading experience' Eliza Clark bestselling
author of Boy Parts Four very different people each at a crucial point in their lives
arrive at a French vineyard estate for a transformative experience - but not the kind they
expected. Wine influencer Avery has given up her exploitative but fiercely fought sommelier
job to be here hoping it will earn her the prestige and funds she needs to survive.
Rising-star sommelier Cosmo comes from privilege but is struggling to conceal that his life is
in freefall. Millionaire Sonny earns scorn for dabbling in his tacky supermarket wine brand
while caustic French critic Maëlys hovers poised to record their indiscretions. Finally
there's the enigmatic Master who relishes the sway he holds over his guests almost as much as
his partner Tao resents it. As glasses are emptied rivalries fermented and secrets spilled
each must confront hard truths. Heady and subtly powerful Lush is a bittersweet reckoning with
class beauty hedonism and desire. 'A breathtaking novel - dare I say intoxicating'
Okechukwu Nzelu author of Here Again Now 'Intoxicating' Times Best New Books
