Former British politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Jeffrey Archer, a former Conservative MP and bestselling author, died peacefully at his home on Monday.
Publisher confirms death details
HarperCollins released a statement confirming the author passed away between writing sessions. The publisher described the event as sudden yet peaceful.
Career and sales figures
Archer sold more than 300 million copies of his novels worldwide during his career. His final book, Adam and Eve, was scheduled for release this month.
Political history and conviction
He served as a Conservative MP for five years before becoming the party's deputy chairman. Archer was jailed in 2001 after being found guilty of perjury regarding a libel case.
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