A royal fan who happens to work for Amazon has recently revealed some interesting details about Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir.
According to the insider, Amazon is experiencing a deluge of returns for the book.
This may not come as a surprise, considering numerous customers have reported receiving two copies of the memoir when they had only ordered one.
To make matters worse, the content of the book has been described as dull and plodding, leading many to opt for returning their originally ordered copy as well.
Even Lady C, a prominent figure in royal circles, found herself in possession of two copies despite ordering just one.
It seems that this trend is not exclusive to a few individuals, as there is expected to be a tsunami of returns flooding back to Amazon.
In an astonishing revelation, it has been reported that Harry’s memoir has only managed to sell a mere 30 copies at a bookstore in Montecito.
The owner of Tecolote bookshop, Mary Sheldon, disclosed this information to The Guardian.
What makes this even more remarkable is that Montecito is a town known for its nonchalant attitude towards its celebrity residents.
The lack of buzz surrounding a book that has been flying off the shelves and dominating conversations elsewhere is truly noteworthy.
However, it is important to note that the situation is vastly different in other countries, where the memoir is breaking records.
Across the globe, “Spare” is selling out in various countries.
In Australia, it sold nearly 64,000 copies in the first week alone, surpassing the previous record of 45,000 copies sold.
The book has now reached a staggering 120,000 copies sold down under.
In Germany, it has claimed the top spot on the bestsellers list, with the German edition leading the way and two English editions following closely behind.
With over 100,000 copies sold, it is on track to become the bestselling non-fiction book of the decade.
The success story continues in the UK, where “Spare” sold an astounding 467,183 print copies in its first week, securing the number one position on the book charts.
Penguin, the publisher, proudly announced that the book has sold a total of 750,000 copies in the UK across all formats, including hardbacks, ebooks, and audiobooks, within the first week.
As if these achievements were not enough, Guinness World Records has officially recognized “Spare” as the fastest-selling non-fiction book on its publication day.
Undoubtedly, Prince Harry has every reason to celebrate this extraordinary accomplishment.
However, not everyone is convinced that the memoir was a wise move on Prince Harry’s part.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed his belief that the Duke of Sussex may be seeking revenge through the release of his 416-page memoir titled “Spare.”
During an appearance on RNZ’s podcast Nights with Karen Hay, Fitzwilliams suggested that launching a memoir was always a risky decision.
He compared it to the Duke of Windsor’s publication of “The King’s Story” 15 years after his abdication, which caused controversy but was nowhere near as contentious as Harry’s memoir.
Fitzwilliams highlighted the direct, fierce, and vengeful attacks on the royal family found within the pages of “Spare,” indicating that Prince Harry may indeed have revenge in mind.
The choice of the word “Spare,” traditionally associated with being overshadowed by the heir, adds an extra layer of bitterness.
It seems that the book has turned out to be far more vengeful and angry than anyone had anticipated.