The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
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Summary
In Agatha Christie's book «The Murder of Roger Ackroyd», the story revolves around the investigation of the murder of wealthy industrialist Roger Ackroyd in the small English village of King's Abbot. The main character, Dr. Sheppard, becomes the assistant to the famous detective Hercule Poirot, who has recently settled in the village. Poirot begins his investigation and soon uncovers numerous secrets and intrigues surrounding the Ackroyd family and their close associates. As the investigation unfolds, it is revealed that the murderer is Dr. Sheppard himself, who was trying to conceal his crimes. Poirot exposes his deception and unmasks the criminal, offering him a chance to avoid public trial, but Sheppard chooses to end his own life.
Date of publication: 12 August 2024
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Genre: Detective