Fancy Your Name As Character In Next Jeffrey Archer Novel?

It's one of the top lots being offered as part of an online charity auction being hosted by Cheffins Fine Art Auctioneers in Cambridge

The timed online auction in aid of the COVID-19 Fast Response Fund, set up by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to support Addenbrooke’s Hospital with whatever they need during the coronavirus emergency crisis.

The auction includes lots from world-famous author Jeffrey Archer; the chance for one lucky bidder to win a private dinner for themselves and 16 guests with the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress of the City of London in the private dining rooms at Mansion House; the opportunity to have supper and a tour of The Pavilion at world-famous cricket ground Lord’s and a private tour of Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, home of Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley stallions.

Former politician, international best-selling author and Grantchesteer resident Jeffrey Archer is no stranger to auctions having wielded the gavel himself on more than 1,000 occasions for charity.

"I am delighted to be able support Cheffins in this benevolent auction by offering to name a character in my next book after the highest bidder. But remember, only I’ll decide if you’re a goodie or a baddie…!

"Addenbrookes Charitable Trust is an organisation that is close to my heart as my wife, Dame Mary Archer, is Vice-President."

Other lots also included so far; an overnight stay with dinner, breakfast and spa treatments at the Gonville Hotel, Cambridge followed by a city tour in a vintage Bentley; an afternoon’s racing with hospitality courtesy of Godolphin; one night’s bed and breakfast with three course dinner at The Varsity Hotel in Cambridge; tickets for England v India at Lord’s; and a year’s supply of Corkers Crisps.

The auction is now live online until Friday 24th April at 9pm. Winners will be notified of their successful bids on Monday 27th April