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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
- Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
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Summary
Agatha Christie’s most daring crime mystery – an early and particularly brilliant outing of Hercule Poirot, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, with its legendary twist, changed the detective fiction genre for ever.
Roger Ackroyd was about to be married. He had a life of wealth and privilege. First he lost his fiancée – and then his life.
The day after her tragic suicide he retires upstairs to read a mysterious letter, leaving his closest friends and family to eat dinner below.
Just a few hours later he is found stabbed to death in a locked room with a weapon from his own collection.
Was he killed for money? For love? Or for something altogether more sinister?
The truth will out.
But you won’t see it coming.
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"The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer)
"A classic, the book has worthily earned its fame." (Irish Independent)
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- Kirstine
- 26-05-21
One of Christie’s best stories
Quintessential Agatha Christie. Lots of possible perpetrators and Poirot playing things close to his chest. Complicated but plausible resolution. Hugh Fraser is an ideal narrator being a familiar voice as Hastings and adept at different voices. Highly enjoyable.
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- Miss Missy
- 12-12-19
One of the best Poirot stories
Well, I certainly did not expect that ending. A genuinely fantastic book and, as ever, immaculate narration by Hugh Fraser. Definitely one of my favourite Poirot books.
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- Jan
- 02-06-19
definitely worth a listen
at the end i had the killer in my mind but my grey cells we not as good as his. its tricky to find a Christie you dont know already. really enjoyed
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- Richard
- 24-05-21
Brilliant
once again Hugh brings the story to life with his excellent narration and voice characterisation he never lets you down
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- Anonymous User
- 28-11-19
Classic Christie strikes again!
Brilliant book with plenty of twists and turns along the way! Well worth a listen.
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- GFL
- 20-01-23
A clever twist
Clearly written and read, this book is one of Agatha Christie’s that all should know.
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- M E Fudge-Quinlen
- 02-04-24
All round great
Fantastic story, absolute classic. wonderful narration, Poirot at his finest. Enjoyed every minute of this great book.
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- Stephie
- 10-07-19
Great Murder Mystery.
Great murder mystery book.
Narrator did a brilliant job!!
Kept my interest throughout.
Would highly recommend.
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- Paul
- 28-10-19
Brilliantly conceived plot; keeps one guessing!
Well narrated, a first class plot and a classic Agatha Christie. One of the best of the genre!
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- Timedout
- 24-11-20
A typical Christie mystery beautifully read.
I enjoyed the characters and the setting. I didn't unravel the mystery before the end so it kept my attention but I always feel a bit cheated when some facts are revealed in the summing up that haven't been revealed to the reader earlier. don't let that put you off though as there are clues along the way.
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