The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery

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Publisher: HarperCollins Genre: Fiction Number of Pages: 304 Pages height: 0.7 in Book Series: Hercule Poirot Mysteries Ser. ISBN: 0062073567 Item Length: 8 in EAN: 9780062073563 Book Title: Murder of Roger Ackroyd : a Hercule Poirot Mystery Language: English Publication Year: 2011 Item Weight: 8.1 Oz Item Height: 0.7 in Topic: Crime, Historical, Mystery & Detective / General, Mystery & Detective / Traditional, Mystery & Detective / Private Investigators Author: Agatha Christie width: 5.3 in UPC: 099455014991 Item Width: 5.3 in Format: Trade Paperback

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery. The story revolves around Roger Ackroyd, a man who knew too much. Tragedy struck when Ackroyd received news that she had taken her own life with an apparent drug overdose. Before he can finish reading the letter, he is suddenly stabbed to death. Voted by the British Crime Writers’ Association as the "Best Crime Novel of all Time," *The Murder of Roger Ackroyd* is a masterful work by Agatha Christie that continues to captivate readers worldwide. Featuring the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, who comes out of retirement in this novel, it is one of Christie's ten favorite works, showcasing her exceptional storytelling and intricate plotting. The story revolves around Roger Ackroyd, a man who knew too much. He was aware that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband and suspected that she was being blackmailed. Tragedy struck when Ackroyd received news that she had taken her own life with an apparent drug overdose. However, the plot thickens when the evening post delivers one last piece of fatal information to Roger. Before he can finish reading the letter, he is suddenly stabbed to death. Fortunately, the case does not remain unsolved. One of Roger Ackroyd’s friends, and the newest resident to retire to this normally quiet village, steps in to investigate—none other than the renowned detective Hercule Poirot. This novel is celebrated for its clever narrative and surprising twists, making it a timeless classic in the mystery genre. Author : Agatha Christie*Genre : Fiction*Series : Hercule Poirot Mysteries*Format : Paperback*Language : English*Publication Year : 2011*Edition : Reprint*Pages : 304