"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha Christie is a quintessential detective novel, written in the early 20th century. It introduces Dr. James Sheppard, a country doctor who unexpectedly becomes involved in the investigation of a shocking crime that disrupts the peace of the quiet village of King's Abbot. The central mystery of the story revolves around the murder of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy man who is found dead in his study shortly after receiving a disturbing confession letter from the recently deceased widow, Mrs. Ferrars.
The novel begins with Dr. Sheppard narrating the events that lead up to the murder of Roger Ackroyd. It starts with the death of Mrs. Ferrars, a woman whose passing becomes the subject of much gossip and suspicion in the village, particularly regarding her previous relationship with Ackroyd. As various theories begin to surface, including those put forward by Dr. Sheppard’s curious sister, Caroline, the narrative slowly reveals a tangled web of connections and hidden motives.
The tension mounts as Ackroyd is found murdered with a dagger in his back, intensifying the atmosphere of mystery and fear in the village. This shocking turn of events sets the stage for a gripping investigation, as the reader is drawn into a whodunit that promises intrigue, deception, and a web of secrets waiting to be unraveled.
