The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

A peaceful village. A wealthy man stabbed in his locked study. And a twist that shocked the world.

In The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie delivers a masterpiece of misdirection that forever changed detective fiction. This Hercule Poirot mystery, first published in 1926, is celebrated for its groundbreaking narrative technique and one of the most unexpected endings in literary history.

When wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd is murdered shortly after learning the truth about a blackmailer, the sleepy village of King's Abbot is turned upside down. Retired detective Hercule Poirot, living quietly nearby, is drawn into the case. As secrets unravel, Poirot must use his unparalleled intellect to uncover a killer hiding in plain sight.

Why this mystery is essential reading:

Features one of the most famous plot twists in crime fiction

Highlights Poirot's psychological brilliance and moral insight

A benchmark for modern mystery writers

Considered Christie's first true masterpiece

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Classic detective stories with clever narration

Complex puzzles and shocking twists

The Hercule Poirot series

Golden Age British mysteries

What readers are saying:

"An absolute masterpiece. The twist still stuns readers a century later." – Mystery Writers of America

"The book that made me fall in love with mystery fiction." – Verified Amazon Reviewer

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