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Gilded Age TV star and Golden Voice narrator Simon Jones narrates this gripping Agatha Christie classic with authenticity and style.
Roger Ackroyd already knows more than is good for him about the woman he’s in love with, who has tragically taken her own life.
Then a letter arrives. As he is reading it, Roger Ackroyd is stabbed to death.
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"..Jones delivers Agatha Christie's classic locked-room mystery to perfection...Jones's interpretation of Poirot is impeccable. The elaborate setup and misdirections of Christie's 1926 novel offer a master class in mystery writing, and Jones's performance leaves listeners fully satisfied. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award" AudioFile 2024
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"Sadly enough, this is my first ever Agatha Christie novel! It was FANTASTIC! I can usually figure out "whodunnit" before the book ends, but this one took me COMPLETELY by surprise! Loved it, very clever!!! "
— Maegan (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Another brilliant story in the Agatha Christie files....<br/>The twists and turns are astounding. Loved it. "
— Cynthia, 6/29/2011 -
" I'm ashamed of myself. Is this really my very first Agatha Christie novel?! I've been missing out. She is awesome! Kept me guessing to the very end. Clever dialogue, fun plot. "
— Jami, 6/28/2011 -
" I can't stop myself. I have an addiction to Agatha Christie. "
— Rhys, 6/26/2011 -
" My 2nd Agatha Christie book - loved, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! "
— Clint, 6/15/2011 -
" The greatest mystery ever to be taled!!!!!!! "
— Genio, 6/15/2011 -
" One of the greatest murder mystery twists of all time. A Classic! <br/> "
— Michael, 6/14/2011 -
" First Agatha Christie book; it has a special place in my heart. "
— Megan, 6/6/2011 -
" another i found in my stash, i am really cleaning out lately!!! "
— Joanne, 6/5/2011 -
" Hercule Poirot's last case.....another surprise ending by Dame Agatha. <br/>Another book read in London. "
— Tony, 5/29/2011 -
" An excellent murder mystery. <br/> <br/>The scene of murder is talked about a little too many times in the same fashion which was irritating but the revelation makes up for everything else. "
— Srawan, 5/29/2011 -
" My most surprising Christie read. Classic in all ways. "
— Possumsauce, 5/28/2011 -
" Salah satu novel misteri terbaik yang pernah saya baca. Plotnya sangat rapi dan tidak bisa ditebak. "
— Charlie, 5/26/2011
About Agatha Christie
Dame Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was a British crime writer best known for her detective novels and short stories. According to Guinness World Records, she is the bestselling novelist of all time, her novels having sold over two billion copies and having been translated into more than one hundred languages. The Agatha Award for best mystery and crime writers was named in her honor.
About Simon Jones
Martin Dugard is the New York Times bestselling author of several books of history. His book Into Africa: The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone was adapted into a History Channel special. He lives in southern California with his wife and sons.