The murder of Roger Ackroyd: a Hecule Poirot mystery
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Hercule Poirot mysteries volume 3.
Published:
New York : Black Dog & Leventhal :, [1926].
Physical Desc:
288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Lexile measure:
720L
Status:
Description
A widow's sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband, was being blackmailed, and was carrying on a secrey affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd. The following evening, Ackroyd is murdered in his locked study, but not before receiving a letter identifying the widow's blackmailer. Kings Abbot is crawling with suspects and it's up to famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve the case.
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Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
1579126278, 9781579126278
UPC:
9781579126278
Lexile measure:
720
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General Note
Originally published: New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, ©1926.
Description
A widow's sudden suicide sparks rumors that she murdered her first husband, was being blackmailed, and was carrying on a secrey affair with the wealthy Roger Ackroyd. The following evening, Ackroyd is murdered in his locked study, but not before receiving a letter identifying the widow's blackmailer. Kings Abbot is crawling with suspects and it's up to famous detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve the case.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Christie, A. (1926). The murder of Roger Ackroyd: a Hecule Poirot mystery. New York, Black Dog & Leventhal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976. 1926. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hecule Poirot Mystery. New York, Black Dog & Leventhal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hecule Poirot Mystery. New York, Black Dog & Leventhal, 1926.
MLA Citation (style guide)Christie, Agatha. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hecule Poirot Mystery. New York, Black Dog & Leventhal, 1926.
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