Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86
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Jeffrey Archer was a famous writer from England. He sold more than 300 million books. He wrote stories for fifty years. His most famous books are Kane and Abel and the Clifton Chronicles. Archer died at home on Monday. He was eighty-six years old.
From Politics to Writing
Archer was a politician before he became a writer. He worked in the House of Lords. In 2001, he went to prison for lying in court. He stayed in prison for four years. After prison, he returned to writing stories. He wrote many more successful books.
His Last Book
Archer's last book is called Adam and Eve. It came out this week. On Sunday, Archer signed books for his fans in London. He was happy and funny with his readers. His wife Mary was with him for sixty years. They celebrated their anniversary this year.
Discussion Questions
- How many books did Jeffrey Archer sell in his life?
- What happened to Archer in 2001?
- What was the name of his last book?
- How long were Archer and Mary married?
- Did Archer enjoy meeting his readers?
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