The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - The Most Shocking Twist in Detective Fiction History

Agatha Christie, Zenith Maple Leaf Press

Sinopse

Everyone has secrets. But only one ends in murder.
When wealthy widower Roger Ackroyd is found dead in his study, the tranquil village of King's Abbot is thrown into chaos. Just hours before his death, Ackroyd had received a letter revealing the identity of a blackmailer connected to a recent suicide.

Now the letter has vanished. So has the truth.

Enter Hercule Poirot, recently retired to the countryside—until murder brings him out of retirement. With his razor-sharp logic and signature finesse, Poirot investigates a cast of suspicious characters, tangled motives, and hidden lies. But nothing prepares readers for the final twist—a literary shock that changed the mystery genre forever.

"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the book that made Agatha Christie a legend."
– The New York Times

"A masterpiece of misdirection. One of the greatest detective novels ever written."
– The Guardian

Originally published in 1926, this novel remains one of the most controversial and groundbreaking mysteries of all time—a must-read for fans of crime fiction, psychological thrillers, and anyone who thinks they can solve the puzzle before Poirot does.

✅ Why Readers Love It:
🧠 Features one of the most shocking and debated endings in mystery history

🕵️ Hercule Poirot at his most brilliant and methodical

📚 A cornerstone of the genre studied and admired by writers and scholars alike

🎯 Click 'Buy Now' to dive into the mystery that redefined detective fiction. Do you dare solve the murder of Roger Ackroyd?

Disponível desde: 07/08/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 346 páginas.

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