The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd

The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: White dust jacket with illustrated cover art, no visible tears or major damage. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.

A landmark of detective fiction, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd stands as one of Agatha Christie's most celebrated and controversial novels, first published in 1926. Set in the quiet English village of King's Abbot, the story chronicles the shocking murder of wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd, whose death draws the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot out of retirement. Narrated by the village doctor, Dr. James Sheppard, the novel presents a masterclass in misdirection, keeping readers guessing until its famously stunning conclusion. Christie's razor-sharp plotting and deceptively cosy tone combine to deliver a twist so bold it rewrote the rules of the genre, cementing her status as the undisputed Queen of Crime.

Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 2011, -
Genre: Crime fiction

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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: White dust jacket with illustrated cover art, no visible tears or major damage. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and firm.

A landmark of detective fiction, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd stands as one of Agatha Christie's most celebrated and controversial novels, first published in 1926. Set in the quiet English village of King's Abbot, the story chronicles the shocking murder of wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd, whose death draws the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot out of retirement. Narrated by the village doctor, Dr. James Sheppard, the novel presents a masterclass in misdirection, keeping readers guessing until its famously stunning conclusion. Christie's razor-sharp plotting and deceptively cosy tone combine to deliver a twist so bold it rewrote the rules of the genre, cementing her status as the undisputed Queen of Crime.