Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86

British author and disgraced politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

The novelist was best known for pacy thrillers such as Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and the Kane and Abel series.

Oct 5, 2026

Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86

Lord Archer died peacefully at home between writing sessions, his publisher said The author and former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86. Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years before serving as the party’s deputy chairman, died peacefully at his home between writing sessions on Monday, his publisher Harper Collins said. Continue reading...

Oct 5, 2026

UK author and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Jeffrey Archer was a best-selling author who sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, with his final novel due to be published this month.

Oct 5, 2026