We follow Dr James Sheppard who narrates the whole story. One morning he is called to see a patient, Mrs Ferrars who died the night before. He can only confirm the death, but keeps thinking about her case the rest of the day. The same day he meets with Roger Ackroyd in the street and is invited for dinner at his house. After dinner Ackroyd tells Dr Sheppard his suspisions about Mrs Ferrars taking her own life because she was being blackmailed. Later at home Dr Sheppard receives a call from a stranger telling him that Roger Ackroyd is death. Obviously, the police come and start to ask questions. One of the suspects is Ralph Ackroyd, step son of the dead man. Fearing for her relative, Flora Ackroyd, decides to ask Hercule Poirot for help. And this is when the fun begins.
Opinion: I found Dr Sheppard narration engaging. He plays a role similar to Hastings, who is now in Argentina, helping Poirot in his investigation. Christie made an excellent job at making the reader to suspect everyone in turns, but when the real twist comes at the end, boom! Cannot say more only that this was a real treat.
My edition is a Facsimile published by Harper Collins. It has 312 pages.
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