The Heir Apparent
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- £12.99
Publisher Description
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK, THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR BOOK-LOVERS.
'A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them' Publishers Weekly
'Spectacular….a vibrant depiction of the burden of duty versus personal freedom' Booklist
'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald
'A must-read for any fans of Succession' Daily Mirror
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The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worse…
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They would always choose the Crown over their family. It was the pact they made for the honour of wearing it.
It’s New Year’s Day and Lexi Villiers is about to kiss her best friend for the very first time under the dawn light in Tasmania.
But by midnight, everything will change. Always destined to be the spare, following her estranged brother’s death, Lexi will arrive in London as Princess Alexandrina, first-in-line to the British throne.
But the palace waters are treacherous, rumours are rife, and selling each other’s secrets is a family tradition. And with the Crown just beyond her grasp, Lexi must choose what bonds she will keep…and what she is willing to leave behind.
Readers are gripped by The Heir Apparent:
'A dazzling, heartfelt debut that combines the allure of royalty with a deeply human story of love, grief and identity' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak into what really goes on behind the tiaras' Natasha Lester
'The writing is absolutely seamless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland
'Addictive right from the beginning…wonderfully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Glittering palaces, scandalous secrets, and power plays sit side by side with tender family moments and a romance you can’t help but root for' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling' Ella Ward
Reviews
'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland
'The Heir Apparent is one of the best books I've read all year. I was totally absorbed…and I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak into what really goes on behind the tiaras' Natasha Lester
'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling. Five stars!' Ella Ward
'Filled with secrets, scandals, and a few unexpected twists…Armitage's writing is spectacular, with rich dialogue and descriptions, a vibrant depiction of the burden of duty versus personal freedom, and unique insights into royal life' Booklist
'A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them' Publishers Weekly
'Packed with secrets, scandal, and romance, this book is a must-read for any fans of Succession or The Crown' Daily Mirror
'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We loved all the royal drama in this compelling listen about what happens when “the spare” suddenly becomes the future Queen. Lexi Villiers is living her best life in Tasmania, completing her medical residency and sharing a farm with her closest friends, Jack and Finn. That is, until she learns her father and brother have died and her formidable grandmother insists she come home to England at once. Oh, did we mention that her grandmother is the Queen? Australian journalist Rebecca Armitage makes Lexi’s choice between the comfortable world she’s created and her duty as princess feel authentic and deeply human. There’s plenty of glamour and pageantry, but grief, guilt, long-standing family rifts and the pull of her budding romance with Jack come with real emotional stakes. Shakira Shute’s smooth, expressive narration captures it all, shifting effortlessly between palace formality and Tasmanian warmth. The Heir Apparent is smart, modern royal fiction with heart.
