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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

By Agatha Christie
Series: Poirot
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie is a classic detective novel set in a small English village. The renowned detective Hercule Poirot is drawn into the mystery when the wealthy Roger Ackroyd is found dead in his study. As Poirot investigates, he uncovers secrets and motives among the villagers, leading to a surprising and ingenious resolution.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective stories with unexpected twists and a cleverly crafted plot. As one of Agatha Christie's most famous works, it showcases a masterful use of mystery and suspense that keeps readers guessing right up until the final reveal, making it a timeless choice for fans of crime and thriller novels.

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

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Agatha Christie's most daring crime mystery – an early and particularly brilliant outing of Hercule Poirot, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, with its legendary twist, changed the detective fiction genre forever.

Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.

But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death…

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is celebrated for its originality and significant impact on detective literature, earning acclaim as a classic work. The book’s unexpected and original conclusion has been particularly lauded, marking it as a noteworthy contribution to the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007527526

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 100 foreign countries. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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