The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

In a small English village, a wealthy man named Roger Ackroyd is found dead, stabbed with a dagger. The victim's friend, a retired detective, comes out of retirement to solve the murder. The detective uncovers a web of deceit, blackmail, and hidden relationships among the victim's family and employees. The shocking twist ending reveals the unlikely murderer and the ingenious method used to commit the crime.

The 241st greatest book of all time


Published
1926
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
300-400
Words
58,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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