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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Book • 1926
The story begins with the suicide of Mrs. Ferrars, who had been blackmailed over her murder of her husband.
Her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is subsequently murdered in his study.
Dr. James Sheppard, the narrator, becomes entangled in the investigation led by Hercule Poirot.
As Poirot delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and alibis among the household members and guests.
The investigation reveals that Dr. Sheppard himself is the blackmailer and the killer, using clever misdirection and manipulation to cover his tracks.
Poirot's meticulous observation and psychological insights ultimately expose Dr. Sheppard's guilt.
Her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is subsequently murdered in his study.
Dr. James Sheppard, the narrator, becomes entangled in the investigation led by Hercule Poirot.
As Poirot delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and alibis among the household members and guests.
The investigation reveals that Dr. Sheppard himself is the blackmailer and the killer, using clever misdirection and manipulation to cover his tracks.
Poirot's meticulous observation and psychological insights ultimately expose Dr. Sheppard's guilt.
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