This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, black cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a classic 1926 mystery by Agatha Christie, renowned for its groundbreaking twist and ingenious narrative. Featuring the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, the story unfolds in the quiet village of King's Abbot, where Poirot’s retirement is interrupted by a shocking murder that draws him back into investigation.