The story unfolds with the death of Mrs. Ferrars, followed by the mysterious murder of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy widower, after revealing secrets to Dr. Sheppard. Hercule Poirot, the renowned detective, comes out of retirement at the behest of Flora, Ackroyd's niece, to untangle the web of deceit surrounding the murder. Poirot masterfully leads readers through a maze of clues and red herrings, culminating in a stunning revelation that challenges the conventions of the genre.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd garnered widespread acclaim, establishing it as a seminal work in Agatha Christie's oeuvre and a masterpiece in crime fiction. The novel's innovative twist ending not only shocked readers but also had a profound impact on the genre, challenging and expanding the conventions of mystery storytelling. Recognized by the British Crime Writers' Association in 2013 as the best crime novel ever, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd remains one of Christie's most celebrated and controversial works.
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