Hercule Poirot: Book 4
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Description
Considered to be one of Agatha Christie’s most controversial mysteries, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd breaks all the rules of traditional mystery writing. A widow’s suicide has stirred rumors of blackmail, and of a secret lover named Roger Ackroyd, who was found stabbed to death in his study.... read more
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Summary
Agatha Christie mysteries seem quaint today, relics of a bygone day. But when her books were new, she was a trailblazer, and never more so than in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Her twist ending shocked and even angered her readers -- I won't tell you why -- and even today may still have the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Hercule Poirot: The egotistical little Belgian detective who can't resist coming out of retirement.
- Dr. James Sheppard: The local doctor, a friend of the victim, who insists on helping Poirot solve the case.
- Caroline Sheppard: The doctor's gossipy sister, who keeps house for him. If it happens in their village, she knows about it.
- Ralph Paton: The victim's ne'er-do-well stepson, who's down on his luck as usual.
- Flora Ackroyd: Niece to the murdered man, Roger Ackroyd always hoped she would marry Ralph and settle him down.
First Sentence
Mrs. Ferrars died on the night of the 16th-17th September--a Thursday.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 4 in the Hercule Poirot series.
This is book 4 in the Hercule Poirot Mystery series.
Authors & Contributors
- Agatha Christie (Author)
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