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Publication Date: 1 Dec 2007 | Series: Poirot

Agatha Christie’s most audacious crime mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.

Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.

But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death…

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Harper; Masterpiece edition edition (1 Dec 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007141343
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007141340
  • Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 17.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“A classic – the book has worthily earned its fame.”
Irish Independent

“The truly startling denouement is uncommonly original.” Books

“One of the landmarks of detective literature.” H.R.F. Keating, Crime & Mystery: The 100 Best Books

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There are rumours she murdered her first husband, rumours that she was blackmailed, and rumours that her secret lover was Roger Ackroyd. When Ackroyd is found murdered it is unlucky for the killer that Hercule Poirot is close by. Setting up the traditional rules of mystery only to shatter them, this ingeniously tricky masterpiece startled fans, polarised critics, and stunned the Detection Club, the highly esteemed literary organisation, of which Christie herself was a member. One of the most famous detective novels ever written, and certainly one of the most controversial, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd was championed by Dorothy L Sayers who said, “Christie fooled you (all)… It’s the readers business to suspect everyone.” And you will. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars One of her best 3 Mar 2007
By A. Butterfield TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
This is definitely amongst the best Agatha Christie novels I've read, and it feels even better in this lovely 'new' facsimile edition. The novel caused a stir (relatively speaking) at the time because it's written in the first person... and particularly for another reason! Read it to find out. The first person narrative feels odd at first, but the narrator is very believable. This is a well structured and complex plot. A semi-retired Poirot is looked at from a different angle, but he is just as effective and there are some nice set pieces - in particular the beautifully written 'mah jong' scene that's a joy to read. The denoument is satisfying. Highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining 11 Nov 2010
By T. Davies
Format:Audio Cassette
I have just finished listening to this from the 2001 cassette version read by Nigel Anthony. Being retired I have taken up walking for exercise and I buy the audio books and transfer them to MP3 to listen to on my walks. With such audio books the quality of the recording and the performance of the reader can unfortunately vary considerably. I am pleased to say here that both are outstanding on this version which is still available new on CD from Amazon and can be found second hand at various places for the cassette version.

I confess to have not read Agatha Christie in book form though I am a big fan of the films and TV series that have been shown over the years. Being a slow reader I trend to "forget" or miss earlier clues as I slowly plough my way through which is probably why the films and audio books suit me better.

Regarding the story, it is one I have not come across before. I have to say that the way the characters (not too many thankfully) are introduced and built up and the way the clues are cleverly dropped into the plot kept me mesmerised throughout the entire 3 hours or so the recording lasted. Nigel Anthony is brilliant and had a different "voice" for each character. The story line is typically Christie and I confess had me guessing (wrongly!) at the identity of the miscreant right up the last few minutes. All in all, very entertaining and well recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hercule Poirot gets embroiled in murder - again 10 Dec 2000
By kevin.au@talk21.com
Format:Paperback
Agatha Christie really exercises her ability to write ingenious crime fiction in this story. Featuring the well-known and lovable Hercule Poirot, we follow his attempts to retire peacefully in a country village setting, and see them blown away when a murderer strikes. As usual, Christie deceives the reader in a most satisfactory way, which is perhaps the most I should say about it. Immensely enjoyable, and the reader should find him or herself reading it over and over again to spot the clues that were missed the first time around.
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This is the all time classic Poirot - very neatly crafted indeed and worth reading over again. I really enjoyed it.
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Very good used book, added to my collection, to be read but can be sure it will be a good read
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most people say that this is her masterpiece. It is certainly up there, but for me not her masterpiece, but very good. Read more
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Agatha Christie is the Queen of the 'Whodunit' I was pretty sure I had read most if not all of the Hercule Poirot novels and certainly this one with it's well known title. Read more
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Classic Agatha Christie, perfect for mindless enjoyable reading with a cup of tea in your hand. It doesn't even matter that you can see it coming a mile off.
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I am a fan of Agatha Christie but the only slight problem with this book opn Kindle is that it is abridged. This took away from my enjoyment. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
What a gripping book. I couldn't put it down, and never guessed who committed the murder. What a surprise when it was revealled.
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The mystery is why, when I had read this book before, I still didn't know who had done it. This is undoubtedly one of Christie's best plots. Read more
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