British author Jeffrey Archer dies at age 86, awaiting new publication

Jeffrey Archer, a popular British author and former Conservative Party member, passed away on the 5th at his home near Cambridge. He was 86 years old. His new book ``Adam and Eve'' is scheduled to be released this week. The publisher said, ``He passed away suddenly and peacefully at home.'' British media reported.

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He made his debut as a writer with ``Get My Million Dollars Back!'' (1976), which was based on his own experiences. His works were also well-received in Japan, with ``Cain and Abel'' (1979) becoming a bestseller. He continued his vigorous writing activities and has sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

He served as a senior member of the Conservative Party in the 1980s under the Thatcher government, and was also active as a member of parliament with strong political ambitions. In 2001, he was sentenced to four years in prison after being charged with perjury in a lawsuit against a tabloid newspaper. His career as a politician was effectively over.