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 254th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1181
Since this book was first published in 1926, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1181.0.
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