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Nisha JamVwal Remembers Jeffrey Archer After His Final Novel's Release
Nisha JamVwal wrote about her friend, the author Jeffrey Archer.
She says she saw him at a party celebrating 60 years of his marriage.
They talked about his last novel, Adam & Eve.
The book was published the day after she says he died suddenly and peacefully.
Years earlier, Archer had turned JamVwal and her husband’s love story into a short story called “Caste-Off.”
He used JamVwal’s real name in it.
JamVwal says Archer was funny, lively, and a wonderful storyteller.
She will remember their friendship and the time they spent together.
Nisha JamVwal recalls meeting Jeffrey Archer at his 60th wedding anniversary celebration in Cambridge.
She says Archer died suddenly and peacefully the day before his final novel, Adam & Eve, was published.
JamVwal first met Archer about 15 years ago at a writers’ dinner in Mumbai.
Archer based the short story “Caste-Off” on JamVwal and her husband KRS Jamwal’s love story, using her real name.
JamVwal remembers Archer as a witty, irreverent friend whose books and gatherings drew many admirers.
- Who
- Writer Nisha JamVwal remembers her friend, author Jeffrey Archer.
- What
- JamVwal pays tribute to Archer and recalls their friendship and his final novel, Adam & Eve.
- Where
- The account recalls a wedding anniversary celebration at Cambridge and earlier meetings in Mumbai.
- When
- She says Archer died the day before Adam & Eve was published; no calendar date is given.
- Why
- JamVwal is mourning Archer and honoring his life, writing, and friendship.
Key facts
- Final novel
- Adam & Eve
- Publication timing
- According to JamVwal, the novel appeared the day after Archer died.
- Anniversary celebrated
- Archer and Dame Mary celebrated 60 years of marriage.
- Anniversary location
- Their home in Cambridge
- First meeting
- JamVwal says she met Archer about 15 years earlier at a writers’ and authors’ dinner in Mumbai.
- Story inspired by JamVwal
- “Caste-Off,” the final story in And Thereby Hangs a Tale
- Illustrated edition
- The special edition of “Caste-Off” was illustrated by Paul Cox.
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