Jeffrey Archer is a renowned English author known for his suspenseful plots and complex characters. After graduating from Oxford and founding his own company, he was elected to parliament at age 29. However, he lost his fortune due to embezzlement and faced financial ruin, which inspired his first book. His works include the bestselling Kane and Abel and The Clifton Chronicles series. Archer was imprisoned for four years due to perjury but published a popular prison diary. He has authored numerous books that have made The New York Times Bestseller List.