The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Published: 1926 | Series: Hercule Poirot 4
Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy widower, is found stabbed to death in his locked study. The victim's friend Dr. Sheppard narrates as the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, newly retired to their village, investigates the murder. Multiple suspects emerge, each with secrets and motives, in this classic Agatha Christie mystery of deception and misdirection.
About Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was a British author who became the best-selling novelist of all time. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, creating iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her ingenious plots and unexpected twists revolutionised crime fiction, earning her the title "Queen of Crime."
This book is discussed in episodes including Is Agatha Christie A Good Writer?, Death on Paper and The Rules.
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