Adapted from the novel by Agatha Christie. Detective Hercule Poirot is forced out of retirement when his friend, Roger Ackroyd, is found brutally murdered. There’s a locked door, an opened window, and a chair that moves itself. To all three, Poirot asks, “Why?” but finds no answer. Assisting Poirot in the investigation, Dr. James Sheppard provides Poirot with one of the most valuable clues in solving the case. However, with every suspect hiding a secret, the truth proves elusive…for a while.

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Dr. James Sheppard- The novel’s narrator is a physician in the town of King’s Abbott. He serves as a companion-chronicler to Hercule Poirot, the brilliant detective who will eventually crack the very complicated case.

Caroline Sheppard- Dr. Sheppard’s older spinster sister is a voracious gossip who uses a network of servants as informants to gather all sorts of information on anyone who piques her interest.

Hercule Poirot- A retired Belgian detective, Poirot is small in stature but full of self-importance. He is a brilliant detective, relying on his own logic and critical thinking skills (rather than an obsession over physical facts and clues) in order to determine the truth of the crime.

Roger Ackroyd- A genial widower and wealthy businessman, Ackroyd’s influence as well as the intrigue surrounding his stepson, family, and himself, make him a constant subject of gossip and speculation.

Ralph Paton- Ackroyd’s stepson, Paton is handsome and charming, but constantly getting into trouble with debts and financial obligations. He is described as having a “weak” character, which leads him to fall constantly into debt, and look for easy ways to discharge it

Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd- Ackroyd’s sister-in-law, she and her daughter Flora came to live at Fernly Park after her husband (Ackroyd’s brother) died. Shallow and garrulous, Mrs. Ackroyd is prone to episodes of self-involved drama.

Flora Ackroyd- Mrs. Ackroyd’s daughter, Flora is young, fair, and beautiful. Like her mother, she is burdened by the strain of being financially dependent on her uncle, and longs for freedom from this frustrating reliance.

Geoffrey Raymond- Ackroyd’s young, charming secretary, Geoffrey is buoyant and debonair, maintaining a relaxed attitude throughout the investigation.

Major Blunt- A big game hunter and old friend of Ackroyd, Blunt is taciturn and, when he does speak, direct.

Miss Russell- Ackroyd’s housekeeper, Miss Russell is efficient and no-nonsense, with a proficiency that renders her intimidating to many of the characters she encounters, even those in a higher social class than she.

John Parker- Ackroyd’s butler, Parker, is a professional and competent servant.

Ursula Bourne- Born a “lady” but forced to make her own living when her parents could not provide for her, Ursula decided to become a parlormaid.

Charles Kent- Miss Ackroyd’s disowned son, Kent shows signs of having been a strong, capable, smart man, but an addiction to alcohol and heroin has caused him to become a seedy, paranoid criminal.

Inspector Raglan- The main inspector into Ackroyd’s murder, he is proud of his investigative method, although he lacks the critical thinking skills and brilliance that Poirot has.