The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Complete Audiobook | Classic Mystery by Agatha Christie

"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie is a classic detective novel first published in 1926. This book is one of Christie's most famous works and features her renowned Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.
The story is set in the quiet village of King's Abbot. The narrative begins with the death of Mrs. Ferrars, a wealthy widow who is believed to have died from an overdose of veronal, a sleeping medication. Shortly after, Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy man and close friend of Mrs. Ferrars, is found murdered in his study. Ackroyd had just received a letter from Mrs. Ferrars, confessing that she had been blackmailed over her involvement in her husband's death, which was not an accident but a murder.
Dr. James Sheppard, the local doctor, becomes the story's narrator, and his sister Caroline provides much of the local gossip and insight into the village dynamics. Poirot, who has retired to King's Abbot to grow vegetable marrows, is drawn into the investigation at the request of Flora Ackroyd, Roger's niece.
As Poirot investigates, he uncovers various secrets and motives among the village's residents. The suspects include Ralph Paton, Ackroyd's stepson who is deeply in debt; Major Blunt, a friend of Ackroyd; Miss Russell, the housekeeper with a mysterious past; and Ursula Bourne, a parlourmaid who was secretly married to Ralph.
The novel's most significant and shocking twist comes at the end, where Poirot reveals the identity of the murderer in a dramatic denouement. The murderer is none other than Dr. James Sheppard, the narrator himself. Sheppard had been blackmailing Mrs. Ferrars and killed Ackroyd to prevent him from learning the truth. This twist is considered one of the greatest in detective fiction history.
"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is acclaimed for its innovative narrative structure and unexpected plot twist, showcasing Christie's skill in misdirection and complex plotting. The novel remains a seminal work in the mystery genre, frequently cited for its ingenuity and impact on detective fiction.

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