Mary Sheldon, manager of Tecolote Bookshop in Montecito, confirmed she wasn't stocking "Endgame" and had received no requests for it from locals. "Around here, people don't seem to care about it," Sheldon noted, pointing out the presence of numerous high-profile individuals in the community. Mich Gaston Morgan, a voiceover actor and member of the Santa Barbara Polo and Racket Club where Harry plays polo, expressed her disinterest in the book, a sentiment seemingly shared by many in Montecito.
"We're surrounded by celebrities here," she said, expressing her adoration for the late Queen and disappointment in Harry and Meghan's actions post-royal departure. Morgan pointed out that Montecito isn't the place for seeking attention, as it's a community where celebrities live quietly and without fanfare.
The lack of local interest in "Endgame" is seen as a significant blow to Meghan, who is perceived as craving attention. Omid Scobie's book, despite its bombshell content and media exposure, has quickly dropped out of Amazon's top 100 list, ranking 139th in the UK bestseller charts and 235th in the US. Even with appearances on several daytime shows and a media blitz, the book's sales have been disappointing. Some of the UK's biggest bookstores reportedly removed the book from prominent displays, with London's oldest bookstore, Hatchards, keeping only one copy to order.
Scobie's inability to generate substantial sales despite the media attention and the controversy surrounding the royal family highlights the oversaturation of books about the royals. Unlike Prince Harry's "Spare," which saw unique sales numbers due to its royal authorship, Scobie's "Endgame" hasn't managed to captivate the audience in the same way.
