‘I could never hope to equal it again’: Jeffrey Archer announces next novel will be his last

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Sian CainJanuary 21, 2026 at 05:11 AM

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Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author of over 300 million books, has announced that his upcoming novel, *Adam and Eve*, will be his last. The novel, his 31st, is scheduled for release in October, marking 50 years since his debut novel. Archer, now 85, stated that the scope and research required for *Adam and Eve* led him to believe he could not surpass it in future works. While he may continue writing short stories, he feels this is a fitting end to his novel-writing career. Archer's career included both literary success and political controversy, including a stint as a Conservative MP and a libel case against a newspaper.

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