The Murder That Shook a Village

Dr. Sheppard describes King’s Abbot, a village buzzing with gossip and intrigue. Key figures include Roger Ackroyd, the recently deceased Mrs. Ferrars, his step-son Ralph Paton, and the strict housekeeper Miss Russell. Amid family tensions, past scandals, and whispered romances, the chapter sets the stage for murder, suspicion, and Christie’s classic unraveling of secrets.