Online sellers were flogging copies of Nicola Sturgeon ’s book for half price less than 24 hours after its release. ‌

Amazon was among those selling ‘Frankly’ for just £14 on Friday, the day after the former First Minister launched the memoir. ‌

Last night the book had reached number one in Amazon’s women’s biography category and it was the eighth best selling overall. ‌

Profiteering book merchants were also trying to flog signed copies for nearly three times the £28 RRP.

First edition signed copies of Frankly are listed on Ebay for up to £69.99.

It comes after Waterstones decided to start selling the book days before it was supposed to be released, stating there had been no sales embargo. Article continues below

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