Jeffrey Archer, a former Conservative politician and bestselling British novelist, has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by HarperCollins, his publisher, who described him as “phenomenally hard-working.” The publisher noted he died “suddenly and peacefully at his home between writing sessions.”
Archer was a Conservative MP for five years before becoming the party’s deputy chair. He was also a convicted liar and disgraced politician, having faced legal issues related to his past. Despite this, he found success as a novelist, with his books estimated to have sold over 300 million copies worldwide. His final novel, *Adam and Eve*, was set to be released shortly before his death.
Archer’s life was as sensational as his books. He was involved in a sex worker scandal and served a prison sentence. His editor at HarperCollins praised his work ethic, calling him “phenomenally hard-working.” His death comes just days before the release of his final novel, marking the end of a life that blended politics, scandal, and literary success.
