India, Aug. 5 -- It's a boundary shot for fans of gripping storytelling - six iconic novels by bestselling author Jeffrey Archer are set to be adapted for screen by an Indian content and IP creation studio, Applause Entertainment.

The titles being adapted include The Clifton Chronicles, Fourth Estate, First Among Equals, The Eleventh Commandment, Sons of Fortune and Heads You Win - each spanning genres from political drama and espionage to media wars and sweeping family sagas. Known for his pacy narratives, intricate plots and memorable characters, Archer's stories offer a cinematic canvas that's ripe for adaptation across languages and platforms. Speaking about the development, Archer said, "I've always had a deep fondness for India, a ...