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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

by Agatha Christie · 1926

Mystery & Thriller · ranked #21 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

A village murder with one of the most famous twists in the genre; Christie at her most audacious.

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The verdict

Category
Mystery & Thriller
First published
1926 · 1920s
Author
Agatha Christie
Standing
Recommended

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