The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark of classic detective fiction, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd chronicles the investigation into the shocking death of a wealthy English village patriarch, Roger Ackroyd, who is found stabbed in his locked study shortly after confiding a devastating secret to his trusted friend. Agatha Christie's masterwork introduces the retired Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, coaxed out of his quiet rural retirement to unravel a web of blackmail, hidden identities, and carefully constructed lies. Narrated by the village doctor, Dr. James Sheppard, the novel unfolds with Christie's signature blend of cozy atmosphere and razor-sharp suspense, drawing readers into a seemingly tight-knit community where everyone harbors a motive. The story builds to one of the most audacious and celebrated twists in the history of crime fiction, a revelation that permanently redefined the boundaries of the genre. Widely regarded as Christie's finest achievement, it remains an essential and thrilling read for any admirer of the classic whodunit.
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, The Agatha Christie Collection
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark of classic detective fiction, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd chronicles the investigation into the shocking death of a wealthy English village patriarch, Roger Ackroyd, who is found stabbed in his locked study shortly after confiding a devastating secret to his trusted friend. Agatha Christie's masterwork introduces the retired Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, coaxed out of his quiet rural retirement to unravel a web of blackmail, hidden identities, and carefully constructed lies. Narrated by the village doctor, Dr. James Sheppard, the novel unfolds with Christie's signature blend of cozy atmosphere and razor-sharp suspense, drawing readers into a seemingly tight-knit community where everyone harbors a motive. The story builds to one of the most audacious and celebrated twists in the history of crime fiction, a revelation that permanently redefined the boundaries of the genre. Widely regarded as Christie's finest achievement, it remains an essential and thrilling read for any admirer of the classic whodunit.