{"product_id":"adam-and-eve-by-jeffrey-archer-exclusive-virtual-event-display-pack-and-competition","title":"Adam and Eve by Jeffrey Archer – Exclusive virtual event, display pack and competition","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e**Please read all the information below before placing an order**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe final novel from the master storyteller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAfter 50 years of writing tales global bestselling author Jeffrey Archer has written his final novel, Adam and Eve – and it might just be his best yet..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNovember 11th, 1918. As the guns of the Great War fall silent, two babies draw their first breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEve is the daughter of an Earl. Adam, a shepherd's son. Yet from their first meeting they form an extraordinary bond that neither privilege nor prejudice can break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThen on a single September night in 1940, as Hitler prepares to invade the British Isles, their actions will change his mind. Determining not just their own futures but the fate of a nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThey will show extraordinary courage. They will make unimaginable sacrifices. And the story of what they did will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFrom the broads of Norfolk to the beaches of Dunkirk, \u003ci\u003eAdam \u0026amp; Eve\u003c\/i\u003e is a breathtaking epic of courage, sacrifice, and love forged in Britain's darkest hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e'An enthralling tale perfect for fans of history, romance and suspense' \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e'There are few writers who can tell the kind of epic-scale stories that he seems to spin so effortlessly' \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e'This is an exhilarating send-off' \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eJeffrey Archer’s books have sold 300 million copies in 114 countries and 47 languages. 2026 will mark his 50th year of storytelling and his biggest book yet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEXCLSUIVE VIRTUAL EVENT FOR LIBRARIES: Jeffrey Archer in conversation with Gyles Brandreth live from The Leicester Square Theatre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWe are thrilled to offer libraries the chance to exclusively host a virtual recording of Jeffrey Archer’s *only* theatre event with celebrated broadcaster, author and old friend Gyles Brandreth, which will take place at the Leicester Square Theatre on Sunday 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e October. Gyles will sit down with Jeffrey for an entertaining afternoon of anecdotes, guiding him through the chapters of his colourful life and career. The conversation promises to be lively and full of surprises! Library audiences will be the first to have access to this footage and use it to host their own virtual events. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA quality recording of the event will be available by 8\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e October, so libraries are encouraged to host a ‘Celebration of 50 years of stories from Jeffrey Archer’ and schedule the event for their communities at a time that suits them in October. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDo let us know when your screening is scheduled and HarperCollins can assist with logistical advice on hosting pre-recorded virtual events if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like to receive the recording for a library event and do not want the POS pack then please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:Kimberley.sheehan@readingagency.org.uk\"\u003eKimberley.Sheehan@readingagency.org.uk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eALSO ON OFFER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDISPLAY PACKS – for up to 75 public libraries are available to request from HarperCollins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0111\/3562\/files\/Adam_Eve_POS_Landscape.jpg?v=1790238587\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe pack includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 38.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e1 hardback copy of \u003ci\u003eAdam \u0026amp; Eve\u003c\/i\u003e for your display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 38.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e1 x pack of bookmarks (20)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 38.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e1 x string of Adam and Eve bunting (5 metres long)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 38.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e2 x character standees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 38.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e2 x hanging plane mobiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 20.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAnd that’s not all…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISPLAY COMPETITION \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTo celebrate this landmark publication, libraries are invited to take part in a display competition. The best library display will win a £100 gift voucher to spend on the HarperCollins.co.uk website. Displays should be tagged #AdamandEve and @HarperFiction on social media or emailed to Amy at\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:fictionmarketing@harpercollins.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003efictionmarketing@harpercollins.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e. Deadline for entry is 15\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e November 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEXCLUSIVE LIMITED PROOF FOR THE ULTIMATE SUPERFAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0111\/3562\/files\/Proof_Competition_Landscape.jpg?v=1790238627\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you’re a Jeffrey Archer fan we would love to hear from you! We are giving librarians the chance to receive a special gift mailing to celebrate the final novel from the master storyteller. This includes a signed and limited-edition proof (only 250 in the world) alongside a celebratory 1 tote bag, and mug. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eEnter by emailing \u003ca href=\"mailto:fictionmarketing@harpercollins.co.uk\"\u003eAmy\u003c\/a\u003e with the subject line: Jeffrey Archer TRA giveaway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWhat you need to do:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease place your free order by \u003cb\u003e1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e October 2026\u003c\/b\u003e (note, packs may sell out before this date). Print materials will be sent by post and digital materials by email shortly after this date, or once the packs have sold out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOne pack per library only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e. If you are ordering for multiple libraries in your authority, please get in touch to Kimberley.Sheehan@readingagency.org.uk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease note, by ordering a free pack you are agreeing to create a library display using the materials and share the digital assets on social media. You will be expected to send back photos of your display by \u003cb\u003e6 November 2026.\u003c\/b\u003e You will also be asked to complete a short feedback form. \u003cb\u003ePlease do not order a pack if you cannot commit to this\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIf you have any questions ab\u003c\/span\u003eout ordering or using this pack, please get in touch via the email above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA message from the author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAfter fifty years of storytelling, I have decided the time has come to write my final novel. I first had the idea for Adam \u0026amp; Eve when reading a speech Adolf Hitler made in 1940 that caused Winston Churchill to respond in kind in the House of Commons later that year. Churchill’s words inspired me to read several more speeches by both war leaders, while at the same time seeking advice from two eminent historians, even before picking up my pen to write Adam \u0026amp; Eve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe idea itself was simple enough: if Hitler hadn’t changed his mind, three times, on 15 September 1940, concerning Operation Seelöwe, could the Second World War have ended within days, and which side would have been the victor? If Hitler had stuck to his original plan, would history have taken a different course?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBut, as a writer, how do you tackle such a momentous challenge? I decided to tell the story through the eyes of two young people who came from totally different backgrounds. One was the daughter of an earl, the other was the son of a shepherd, but they had one thing in common: they were both born on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, when the First World War ended. You can follow their lives, from their birth on that day, to the fifteenth of September 1940, when they caused Hitler to once again change his mind, which not only changed their lives, but possibly all of our lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eI’ve spent many happy hours over the past fifty years since writing Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less in 1976, Kane and Abel in 1979, and more recently, from 2018, the William Warwick series. However, Adam \u0026amp; Eve has now proved to be my most satisfying writing endeavour, and I can only hope you will feel the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAllow me to end by thanking all my readers from around the world, in 119 countries (translated into 51 languages) from Sydney to Toronto, from Buenos Aires to New York, from Mumbai to Tokyo, while not forgetting my homeland, which has allowed this simple storyteller the privilege of spending so many hours in your company. I should have been Prime Minister, captain of the England cricket team or won an Olympic gold for the hundred metres, but then we can all dream. As Marcel Proust reminded us:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #212b36; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e‘We always end up doing the thing we’re second best at.’ I can only hope that you’ve discovered what you’re second best at. Farewell, and thank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Reading Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58088153022846,"sku":"4000ARP26AAE","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0111\/3562\/files\/Adam_Eve_POSMenu.jpg?v=1790238368","url":"https:\/\/shop.readingagency.org.uk\/products\/adam-and-eve-by-jeffrey-archer-exclusive-virtual-event-display-pack-and-competition","provider":"The Reading Agency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}