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  "id": 12321031,
  "title": "Jeffrey Archer dies at 86 just as his final novel reaches readers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/jeffrey-archer-dies-at-86-just-as-his-final-novel-reaches-readers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T06:42:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/06/jeffrey-archer-dies-at-86-just-as-his-final-novel-reaches-readers/"
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  "account": "Renowned author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has passed away at the age of 86. His final novel, \"Adam & Eve,\" was published just as his sudden and peaceful death was announced. Archer's death occurred on Monday, October 5, at his home, mere days after he appeared at London's Leicester Square Theatre to sign books and discuss his latest work. The novel, set against the backdrop of World War II, explores the lives of two children born on Armistice Day in 1918. Archer's career spanned five decades, with over 300 million copies of his books sold worldwide. Born in north London in 1940, Archer moved to Weston-super-Mare as a child and later built a political career, serving as a Conservative MP for Louth in Lincolnshire from 1969 to 1974. He later became deputy chairman of the Conservative Party under Margaret Thatcher. Archer's political career was marred by a libel case and subsequent perjury conviction, leading to a four-year prison sentence. Despite these setbacks, he returned to the House of Lords in 2024. His final appearance with broadcaster Gyles Brandreth now carries a poignant significance, as their upcoming Cheltenham Literature Festival appearance was canceled.",
  "summary": "Jeffrey Archer, one of Britain’s best-known bestselling authors and a former Conservative politician, has died aged 86, with his final […]",
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        "title": "Jeffrey Archer: successful novelist, disgraced politician and convicted liar",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T20:39:45.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "British author and disgraced politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86",
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        "title": "Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T22:29:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Jeffrey Archer, British author and politician, dies at 86 ‘between writing sessions’",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T23:36:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTHK News - Finance",
        "title": "Best-selling British author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T23:43:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Best-selling British author and fomer Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer dies, aged 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/best-selling-british-author-and-fomer-conservative-politician-jeffrey",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:14:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Jeffrey Archer, bestselling UK novelist and scandal-plagued politician, dies aged 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/jeffrey-archer-bestselling-uk-novelist-and-scandal-plagued-politician",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:44:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Jeffrey Archer, bestselling author of 300 million books, dies aged 86",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/jeffrey-archer-bestselling-author-of-300-million-books-dies-aged-86",
        "published": "2026-10-06T03:00:01.000Z"
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