UK author and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
The best-selling British novelist sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, with thrillers including 'Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less' and 'Kane & Abel'.
British author and politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86, according to his publisher HarperCollins. The prolific novelist sold over 300 million copies of his works worldwide and was renowned for his fast-paced thrillers, including his debut novel "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" in 1976 and "Kane & Abel."
Archer's final novel, "Adam and Eve," was set to be published this month. Prior to his successful writing career, Archer served as a member of parliament and rose to become a senior party official under then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the mid-1980s. However, Archer's life took a dramatic turn when he was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice in 2001, resulting in a four-year prison sentence.
Kate Elton, HarperCollins' UK CEO and Archer's editor, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a writer who had brought joy to generations of readers and a true friend.
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