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  • The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
  • Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,582 ratings)

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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Hugh Fraser
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Summary

Roger Ackroyd knew too much. He knew that the woman he loved had poisoned her brutal first husband. He suspected also that someone had been blackmailing her. Now, tragically, came the news that she had taken her own life with a drug overdose.

But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death.

©1926 Agatha Christie (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK

Critic reviews

"The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer)

"A classic, the book has worthily earned its fame." (Irish Independent)

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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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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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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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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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Classic Christie strikes again!

Brilliant book with plenty of twists and turns along the way! Well worth a listen.

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A clever twist

Clearly written and read, this book is one of Agatha Christie’s that all should know.

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All round great

Fantastic story, absolute classic. wonderful narration, Poirot at his finest. Enjoyed every minute of this great book.

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Great Murder Mystery.

Great murder mystery book.
Narrator did a brilliant job!!
Kept my interest throughout.
Would highly recommend.

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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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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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