"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie is a mystery set in a quiet village rocked by a shocking crime. Dr. James Sheppard, a local doctor, finds himself in the middle of the mystery when Roger Ackroyd is murdered soon after the mysterious death of Mrs. Ferrars. Dr. Sheppard tells the story, including the rumors and suspects that come up in the wake of Mrs. Ferrars' death. Suspicion grows, especially with Dr. Sheppard's sister Caroline helping to develop various theories. The story takes a dark turn when Ackroyd is found dead with a dagger in his back, immediately throwing the village into chaos and beginning a search for the killer. The story provides an intricate network of connections and potential motives, setting the scene for a great "whodunit" investigation.
The murder of Roger Ackroyd
By Agatha Christie
In a tranquil village, a cascade of secrets and suspicions erupts when a wealthy man is found murdered, leaving a trail of hidden relationships that threaten to expose a killer.
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About the AuthorDame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was a British author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime"—a moniker which is now trademarked by her estate—or the "Queen of Mystery". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was a British author known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime"—a moniker which is now trademarked by her estate—or the "Queen of Mystery". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
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