THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD. “Collins English Re

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: * A CD with a reading of the adapted story. * Helpful notes on characters * Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot * A glossary of the more difficult words Roger Ackroyd is found dead in a locked room, stabbed with an antique dagger.

A number of people have a motive to murder him. The local police are puzzled, but Hercule Poirot brings his forensic skills to bear to solve a complex set of contradictory circumstances with a masterful display of logic and reasoning. Dr James Shepherd, the local GP, narrates an intriguing story, with a shocking, and completely unexpected ending.