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"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is a detective novel by Agatha Christie, featuring Hercule Poirot as the lead detective. The story is narrated by Dr. James Sheppard, who lives with his sister Caroline in the village of Kings Abbot. The novel begins with the suicide of a wealthy widow, Mrs. Ferrars, and the mysterious death of Roger Ackroyd, a wealthy widower. Ralph Paton, Ackroyd's stepson, becomes the primary suspect. Flora, Ralph's fiancée, asks Poirot to investigate and he unravels a complex web of intrigue. In a surprising twist, it is revealed that Dr. Sheppard is the blackmailer and the killer. The novel received positive reviews and is considered one of Christie's best works. It has been adapted into stage plays, films, and television dramas.