A Prison Diary Volume III: Heaven

Archer, Jeffrey

ISBN 10: 1405032626 / ISBN 13: 9781405032629

Published by Macmillan, London, 2004

About this Item

First printing of the first UK edition of the third volume of Jeffrey Archer's prison memoirs. Copy is near fine condition in a near fine jacket, appearing virtually as new. Signed by Archer on the title page.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Prison Diary Volume III: Heaven
• Publisher: Macmillan, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405032626
• ISBN 13: 9781405032629
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

"Day 167 - New Year's Day - Tuesday 1st January 2002 - 6.00 pm I miss my wife, I miss my family and I miss my friends. But the only enemy I have to contend with is boredom and it's a killer. For many prisoners, it is the time when they first experiment with drugs. To begin with, offered by the dealers for nothing, and when they want more, in exchange for a phone card and an ounce of tobacco. Finally, when they're hooked, they'll give anything for a fix - including their life." Jeffrey Archer's final volume of prison diaries covers the period of his transfer from Wayland to his eventual release on parole in July 2003. It includes a shocking account of the traumatic time he spent in the notorious Lincoln jail and the events that led to his incarceration there - it also throws light on a system that is close to breaking point. Told with humour, compassion and honesty, the diary closes with a thought-provoking manifesto that should be applauded by the Establishment and prison population alike.

About the Author

Jeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include the Clifton Chronicles, Kane and Abel and Cat O’ Nine Tales, is one of the world’s favourite storytellers and has topped the bestseller lists around the world in a career spanning four decades. His work has been sold in 97 countries and in more than 37 languages. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries).

Jeffrey is also an art collector and amateur auctioneer, and has raised more than £50m for different charities over the years. A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and two grandsons.