This Annotated Edition Of The Classic Agatha Christie Novel (published In 1926) Features Hercule Poirot. In Retirement, He Is Asked To Investigate The Murder Of Ackroyd, The Industrialist And Friend. Without Hastings At His Side, He Recruits Dr. Sheppard, The Local Physician, To Act As His Watson. With His Help, He Sorts Through The Lies, Evasions, And Secrets Of The Household, Until He Exposes The Murderer-- Provided By Publisher.