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

Publisher says author died peacefully at home between writing sessions'

Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author and former MP whose political career ended in disgrace when he was imprisoned for perjury, has died at the age of 86.

Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years before serving as the party's deputy chair, died suddenly and peacefully" at his home between writing sessions" on Monday, his publisher HarperCollins said.