The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

At first, the murder of the squire Roger Ackroyd did not seem mysterious to the police – everything pointed to the guilt of the stepson of the deceased. But Hercule Poirot, who recently moved to the area, thinks otherwise, having once again decided to retire. He was asked for help by Ackroyd's niece, who does not believe in the young man's guilt. And Hercule Poirot begins the investigation, surrounded by many suspects – relatives and acquaintances of the squire, each of whom had a motive for his death. The narrative is told from the perspective of Dr. Sheppard, the last person to see Ackroyd alive. With the help of his notes, Poirot must identify the cunning criminal..