• The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (AmazonClassics Edition)

  • Hercule Poirot, Book 3
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Tim Bruce
  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (157 ratings)

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (AmazonClassics Edition)

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Tim Bruce
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Publisher's summary

The game-changing mystery that the Crime Writers’ Association hailed as the best crime novel ever written.

Detective Hercule Poirot is urged out of retirement to solve the murder of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy widower found stabbed in his study. In the deceptively quiet village of King’s Abbot, potential motives abound - involving blackmail, revenge, legacies, and more - but they are hard to recognize amid so many layers of secrecy and misdirection...or they would be, for anyone but Poirot. Who’s hiding what, and which was the secret that ultimately provoked the crime? You can’t possibly imagine.

In her deservedly celebrated masterpiece, Agatha Christie outwitted critics and readers alike with a fiendishly clever denouement that still retains its power to shock even the most jaded mystery fan.

Revised edition: Previously published as The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, this edition of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

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A snapshot in time

It is classic for a reason : you cannot beat perfection. Original, brilliant, innovative... you cannot add one word... or remove one. I envy those who are only going to read it!

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Who summit

My first Agatha Christie book and I loved it. Never could figure out who the killer was. Can’t wait to read another.

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The murder of roger ackroyd

Fantastic Read. Highly recommend it. You won’t be board. Storyline and plot very original. Great ending.
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Another great Hercule Poirot story

Another great mystery solved by the likable Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The narrator, Tim Bruce, does a masterful job.

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Not what I was suspecting

I'm never surprised by murder mysteries but I was with this one. Narration is great! I can't think why some people left poor reviews. Some of the narrators are so monotone and ghastly. This actor was excellent! I'm going to look for more books that he has narrated!

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Sorry but not impressed

Characters were a bit interesting, story was OK, narration was pretty bland. No I did not think the ending was such a great twist. First Christie book I’ve ever read and do not feel inclined to seek others. Goes against popular opinion l know; not a Hemingway fan either. Happily concede it’s just me.

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