Agatha Christie: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

‘Agatha Christie: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ is another brainchild of Agatha Christie, who is well known for writing suspense classics. This classic has been based on the Belgian spy, Hercule Poirot. The character of Hercule Poirot revolves around simple methods that he undertakes for big investigations. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Ferrars is found dead. Roger Ackroyd, the man in love with Mrs. Ferrars tells that she confessed to poisoning her husband and persuades everyone that her death was purely guilt driven.

Roger Ackroyd seeks to find the person who has killed his lover. But he ultimately discovers that she died of a chronic situation that was a result of overdose of certain drugs. However, he keeps digging the truth which reveals a lot of secrets and information that was previously hidden. He also gets killed for knowing too much.

The prime suspect of Ackroyd’s murder is his paranoid sister-in-law who has heavy debts on her head. The list of other suspects includes her daughter Flora, Roger’s stepson, secretary and other domestic servants.

The intense climax is determined by the shocking facts and things that are revealed in the end. This book is a bestseller and is recognized across the world.

A poetry and music patron, Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie determined to establish her career in either of these two fields. Her first short story was christened 'The House of Beauty' and it was based on the bizarre world of dreams and frenzy. Her amazing story telling skills slowly made her a bestselling author of suspense books.