In a shocking turn of events, Penguin Random House has decided to cancel its four-book deal with Prince Harry after it was revealed that the Sussexes purchased 100,000 copies of their memoir, “Spare,” using money from their charity.
The news comes as Amazon is currently offering discounted hardcovers of the book, suggesting that there may be an excess of unsold copies.
Despite being released six months ago, Harry’s memoir continues to make waves with its numerous revelations.
Currently, Amazon Prime Day deals feature the book at a significantly reduced price.
For Prime members, the hardcover version of “Spare” is available for less than $14.
Additionally, Amazon Prime offers an exclusive Audible deal, allowing members to listen to the audio version of the book for free upon signing up.
It is worth noting that the book has received a rating of 4.5 stars on Amazon.
However, sources claim that negative reviews have been mysteriously disappearing, raising questions about manipulation of review metrics by Harry and Meghan.
This manipulation sheds light on the questionable tactics employed in this game.
Rumors suggest that one or more of the Markles’ charities pre-ordered thousands of copies of the book to ensure widespread media coverage.
By strategically purchasing during the peak selling period, they aimed to secure a spot on the bestseller list.
The Sussexes allegedly bought 100,000 books, potentially more, using funds from their son Archie’s account, effectively writing off the expense while boosting sales figures.
Furthermore, spare copies of the book were distributed to various individuals and organizations, such as the entire workforce of Invictus, BetterUp, Sensible, and more.
This practice is not uncommon among authors, and Meghan likely did the same for her children’s book, buying thousands of copies to donate to schools and libraries.
The cost of these books is covered by their foundations or limited liability companies (LLCs).
Additionally, all the free copies distributed by Audible since November contribute to the overall sales numbers.
This poses a problem as some individuals who ordered on Amazon received duplicate copies, which would have been counted as separate sales.
Moreover, bookstores buying in bulk for merchandise purposes could significantly inflate the sales figures.
Another curious occurrence is the inclusion of a hardcover copy of “Spare” with purchases of tickets to a Gabor Mate therapy session.
Many speculate that an electronic copy would have been more suitable, suggesting that there may be excess unsold copies stored in warehouses.
This could also explain why copies of the book can be found at discount retailers like TJ Maxx.
Interestingly, Penguin Random House has remained silent regarding any future books under the four-book contract.
Given the lengthy process of releasing “Spare” and the underwhelming sales of Meghan’s children’s book, “The Bench,” it is possible that the publishing company has grown weary of the Sussexes.
They may choose to walk away from the remaining contract, having potentially broken even or suffered only minor losses, or perhaps even managed to generate some profit based on sales numbers from Publishers Weekly.
While it may not have been a complete disaster, the arduous journey of publishing “Spare” likely influenced Penguin Random House’s decision to discontinue the partnership for the other three books.
The memoir includes several jaw-dropping tales, such as Harry’s account of a heated argument with his brother in 2019, which allegedly turned physical.
Another shocking claim made by Harry is that his father, King Charles, would tease him about being the result of an affair between Princess Diana and a lover.