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The Heir Apparent
- Author
- Rebecca Armitage
- Narrator
- Shakira Shute
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 2 December 2025
- Run Time
- 15 hours 6 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: politics / economics
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
'A deliciously messy peek behind the crown: scandal, heartbreak, treachery' ★★★★★
'Everything I love in a holiday read' REESE WITHERSPOON
'A backstage pass to all the royal secrets' ★★★★★
'Smart, juicy and cleverly executed' ELIN HILDERBRAND
'Absolutely addicting…lots of delicious gossip and secrets and scheming' ★★★★★
The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worse…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 OBSESSED WITH THE HEIR APPARENT:'A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them' Publishers Weekly
'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' ★★★★★
'I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak into what really goes on behind the tiaras' Natasha Lester
'Just the right blend of royal drama and heartfelt romance' ★★★★★
'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald
'A love letter to royal intrigue and the people who live inside it' ★★★★★
'A must-read for any fans of Succession' Daily Mirror
'A dazzling, heartfelt debut that combines the allure of royalty with a deeply human story of love, grief and identity' ★★★★★
'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland
'Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving' ★★★★★
'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling' Ella Ward
Critics Review
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'Everything I love in a holiday read – royals, romance, family twists, and a woman finding her own path' Reese Witherspoon
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'Smart, juicy and cleverly executed' Elin Hilderbrand
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'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland
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'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
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'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling. Five stars!' Ella Ward
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'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
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'A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them' Publishers Weekly
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'Packed with secrets, scandal, and romance, this book is a must-read for any fans of Succession or The Crown'Daily Mirror
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'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald
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Details
- Author
- Rebecca Armitage
- Narrator
- Shakira Shute
- Duration
- 15 hours 6 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 December 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008757717
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Romance: the rich / famous / powerful, Narrative theme: identity / belonging, Narrative theme: politics / economics
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK, THE PERFECT SUMMER HOLIDAY READ. 'A deliciously messy peek behind the crown: scandal, heartbreak, treachery' ★★★★★ 'Everything I love in a holiday read' REESE WITHERSPOON 'A backstage pass to all the royal secrets' ★★★★★ 'Smart, juicy and cleverly executed' ELIN HILDERBRAND 'Absolutely addicting…lots of delicious gossip and secrets and scheming' ★★★★★ The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worse… 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 OBSESSED WITH THE HEIR APPARENT: 'A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them' Publishers Weekly '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' ★★★★★ 'I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak into what really goes on behind the tiaras' Natasha Lester 'Just the right blend of royal drama and heartfelt romance' ★★★★★ 'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald 'A love letter to royal intrigue and the people who live inside it' ★★★★★ 'A must-read for any fans of Succession' Daily Mirror 'A dazzling, heartfelt debut that combines the allure of royalty with a deeply human story of love, grief and identity' ★★★★★ 'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland 'Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving' ★★★★★ 'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling' Ella Ward
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