New Mystery Novel Ponders the Pandemonium That Would Ensue if a Secret Biological Daughter of Princess Diana and Prince Charles Was Born Prior to Prince William

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL--(Marketwire - Jan 10, 2012) - A new mystery novel by Nancy E. Ryan ponders a scenario that would forever alter and perhaps crumble the British Monarchy: What if a biological daughter of Princess Diana and Prince Charles was born September 1981... the year prior to the birth of Prince William?

The compelling storyline unfolds as follows: Secretly, on Christmas Eve 1980, Diana Spencer was forced to have her eggs harvested and fertilized with Prince Charles' sperm to prove her fertility before their engagement could be announced. After the embryos were confirmed as viable, the doctor was directed to destroy them but instead, he implanted one in his wife and destroyed the remainder. September 5, 1981, a biological daughter of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was born -- Olivia Franklin -- the year prior to Prince William's birth.

The Disappearance of Olivia is Nancy E. Ryan's first novel and it delivers a story that could shake the Royal Family to its core.

"Think of how the daughter, Olivia, would impact the British Monarchy, now that Parliament has changed succession. If the first-born were a female, she could be Queen!" said Ryan. "When I describe the story, I am often asked, 'Did that really happen? Is there a daughter?'"

The criteria for the British line of succession requires: a direct and legitimate descendent of Electress Sophia of Hanover, be a Protestant who has entered into Communion with the Church of England, not married to a Catholic, and not born out of wedlock. In the book, Olivia fits the criteria as she was born two months prior to the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles; her surrogate parents were married as well.

The story line continues: Olivia Franklin, a young, beautiful, British pediatric physician, has been told her entire life that she is the mirror image of Princess Diana. In a chance encounter with Lt. Colonel Phillip Churchill at a fundraiser in London, a 30-year-old secret starts to unravel when he begins to realize that this uncanny resemblance is no coincidence.

Narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, Olivia becomes aware that her life is in danger. Daniel Whittemore, Olivia's former lover, discovers Olivia's true identity. Recognizing the enormity of Olivia's situation, Daniel forces Olivia to flee London. Olivia and Daniel grow closer as the world crumbles around them.

Pursued throughout Europe by Churchill, a man determined to eliminate her, Olivia finds she is embroiled in an international drama involving Scotland Yard, MI6, CIA, Interpol and Buckingham Palace.

"The Disappearance of Olivia is a story of such controversy that could potentially change the history of the British Royal Family forever," said Ryan.

Now available in paperback and Kindle editions at www.barnesandnoble.com and http://www.amazon.com/Disappearance-Olivia-Nancy-Ryan/dp/1463794126