The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Ch 15-17 | CostasNarrativeXP

Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cln9oxg7r007d01xyhd0fadj5/commentsCostasNarrativeXP 2026 July 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 15-1700:29 15 Geoffrey Raymond16:50 16 An Evening at Mah Jong34:08 17 ParkerCharactersHercule 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 WordbookMedlar n an ancient fruit-bearing tree native to Eurasia, and its small, brown, apple-like fruitEn verité? - fr In truth?Bagatelle n something of little value, importance, or significance—a mere trifle (Baga tel)To take pot luck - phr, anything available or is found by chance, rather than preparedMendacity n tendency, habit, or act of being untruthfulDescant v to talk, write, or comment at length (dull or critical) about a particular subject Welsh rarebit - n Or Welsh rabbit, is a dish of hot cheese sauce, often including ale, mustard, or Worcestershire sauce, served on toasted breadMétier? - fr Trade / Job?Fling safety to the wind - phr, or to fling caution to the wind, to stop being careful and do something that is dangerous or that might result in failureTo turn at bay - phr, to stop fleeing and turn around to face a pursuing attacker or danger because you have no other choice2026 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