The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Ch 11-14 | CostasNarrativeXP

Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cln9oxg7r007d01xyhd0fadj5/commentsCostasNarrativeXP 2026 June feature "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" by Agatha ChristieOriginally published in June 1926Set in the village of King’s Abbot, the story follows Dr James Sheppard as Hercule Poirot investigates a suspicious death that exposes a tightly woven network of secrets, motives, and deception.Chapter 11-1400:29 11 Poirot Pays a Call13:35 12 Round the Table28:56 13 The Goose Quill40:30 14 Mrs. AckroydCharactersHercule Poirot – retired private detective, living in the villageDr James Sheppard – The village doctor and narrator, observant and socially embedded in King’s Abbot, whose perspective frames the events that followCaroline Sheppard – Dr Sheppard's unmarried sister, sharp, inquisitive, acts as a local source of gossip and interpretationRoger Ackroyd – A wealthy widower of Fernly Park whose private affairs and recent revelations set the central mystery in motionMrs Ferrars – A recently deceased wealthy widow whose suspected past and secret confession cast a shadow over the unfolding caseMrs Cecil Ackroyd – widow of Roger's brother CecilFlora Ackroyd – Ackroyd’s niece, engaged to Ralph Paton, emotionally driven and deeply invested in protecting himCaptain Ralph Paton – Ackroyd’s stepson and Flora’s fiancé, with his good looks and charm, covets his heredityMajor Hector Blunt – Ackroyd's friend, a quiet, observant guest at Fernly ParkGeoffrey Raymond – Ackroyd's personal secretaryJohn Parker – Ackroyd's butlerElizabeth Russell – Ackroyd's housekeeperCosta's WordbookBartolozzi - Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815), a wildly celebrated Italian artist who spent most of his career in London as the "Engraver to the King."Winning adj persuasive, charmingÉmigré n (fr adopted) a person who has migrated out of their native country, specifically because of political turmoil, revolution, or war (Emi gray)Bien entendu - fr, of courseAmour propre - fr, self lovePas de blagues - fr, no jokesC’est dommage - fr, its a shameDiamorphine hydrochloride - the pure, medical-grade formulation of diamorphine, which is more commonly known by its illicit name, heroin (Dyer morphine)Go phut - phr inf to break down, stop working completely, or fail (Futt)Elucidation n explain, clarify, or cast light upon an obscure or complex subject (E lu ci dation)In extremis adv latin, in an extremely difficult, dire, or desperate situation; point of death (extreme mis)2026 SelectionsBrave New World, The Little Prince, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Anne of Green Gables, Wuthering Heights, East of Eden, The Stranger, The Godfather, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Inferno, The Two Towers, Den of Thieves, Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner.Milestones2021: 0 Full soundtrack, no editing, wife commentary, summary outline, irregular release2022: 2.0 DaVinci editing, wordbook, book intro, AI intro + thumbnail, chapter summary, scheduled release2023: 2.1 Descript, CapCut, Suno score, character intro, weekly release2024: 2.2 Standard condenser mic, Audacity, ChatGPT annotation + illustration, timestamp, 1-hour content2026: 2.3 Gemini definition, JP, CN, PT subtitles on selected YouTube videosPlatformsYouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Reddit, Amazon Music, Firstory, Pocket Casts, KKBOX, Castbox, Noice, Podcast Addict, SoundOn, Castro, Player FM Powered by Firstory Hosting