Front cover of The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage, paperback

The Heir Apparent - Rebecca Armitage

Rebecca Armitage

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  • Pages · 416 pages
  • Publication Date · 16/07/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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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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