The Heir Apparent

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK, THE PERFECT READ FOR SPRING 2026.

'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

'An absolutely addicting royal story. Lots of delicious gossip and secrets and scheming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A story of family secrets, scandal and succession – what more could you ask for?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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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.

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'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

'A sparkling debut' Sydney Morning Herald

'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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel' Holly Ringland

'Completely addictive…I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling' Ella Ward

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