Illustrated edition of one of Agatha Christie’s most popular works: The Murder of Roger AckroydWill detective Hercule Poirot solve the mystery of the murder of Roger Ackroyd or will the perpetrator get away? Breaking all the rules of a traditional mystery, this gripping novel and brilliant work of detective fiction put author Agatha Christie on the murder mystery map and is one of her most popular works. When a wealthy widow and member of the King’s Abbot community takes her own life by overdose and the next day her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, is stabbed to death, the local villagers are left in shock as rumours begin to circulate regarding the mysterious deaths. Did Roger Ackroyd know too much? Was money the motive? Was it something more sinister?Detective Hercule Poirot emerges from his recent retirement to solve the case of his friend, Roger. Finding the answers won’t be without its challenges as just a few clues are left behind, most alibis are solid and twists lie behind every corner.Death, blackmail and an unexpected ending come together in this enthralling novel that belongs on the bookshelf of every murder mystery enthusiast.