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O Segredo de Chimneys / O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd
Este volume compreende os romances 'The Secret of Chimneys' (O Segredo de Chimneys) e 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' (O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd) sende este último o que «desencadeou», definitivamente, a fama da romancista, fama que havia de crescer até proporções inimagináveis. Com efeito, 'O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd' é um clássico da literatura policiária que vem alinhar com o que de melhor se criou no género.
486 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1956
About the author
Agatha Christie
6,459 books79.4k followersAgatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has been performed in the West End of London since 1952. A writer during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction", Christie has been called the "Queen of Crime". She also wrote six novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott. In 1971, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature. Guinness World Records lists Christie as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, her novels having sold more than two billion copies.
This best-selling author of all time wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in romance. Her books sold more than a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, people translated her works into 103 languages at least, the most for an individual author. Of the most enduring figures in crime literature, she created Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple. She atuhored The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theater.
Associated Names:
Agata Christie
Agata Kristi
Агата Кристи (Russian)
Агата Крісті (Ukrainian)
Αγκάθα Κρίστι (Greek)
アガサ クリスティ (Japanese)
阿嘉莎·克莉絲蒂 (Chinese)
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January 13, 2026
*The Secret of Chimneys*
I'm continuing to explore the world of the great lady in order of publication whenever possible; as you've probably noticed, I'm still at the beginning of this long quest.
So, on this occasion, I discovered Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard, a relatively marginal character in Agatha Christie's work. Here is a delightful adventure and espionage story, told at breakneck pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this simple, entertaining tale, which has a touch of vaudeville. At times, it's more of a comedy than anything else, but that doesn't stop the plot from being exciting and engaging.
In fact, what surprised me most is that the main character isn't, as one might expect, Superintendent Battle, but Anthony Cade, a mysterious and charismatic adventurer—I won't say any more.
In conclusion, I devoured this novel in less than four days. The chapters follow one another quickly, and Agatha Christie's sense of plot works wonders here.
*The Murder of Roger Ackroyd*
This novel is the most emblematic of Agatha Christie's work and, upon its release, sparked considerable controversy due to its unprecedented narrative structure. It wasn't so much the plot itself that made it incredible, since the murder of Roger Ackroyd one evening in a library, surrounded by several suspects, is hardly revolutionary. No, what made this novel remarkable for its time was simply Agatha's audacity in breaking free from the established conventions of the detective novel, innovating in a clever, straightforward way - a crime of lese-majesty in the eyes of her peers. Seriously, she was right to do so, as it only makes the basic plot all the more compelling.
I'm continuing to explore the world of the great lady in order of publication whenever possible; as you've probably noticed, I'm still at the beginning of this long quest.
So, on this occasion, I discovered Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard, a relatively marginal character in Agatha Christie's work. Here is a delightful adventure and espionage story, told at breakneck pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this simple, entertaining tale, which has a touch of vaudeville. At times, it's more of a comedy than anything else, but that doesn't stop the plot from being exciting and engaging.
In fact, what surprised me most is that the main character isn't, as one might expect, Superintendent Battle, but Anthony Cade, a mysterious and charismatic adventurer—I won't say any more.
In conclusion, I devoured this novel in less than four days. The chapters follow one another quickly, and Agatha Christie's sense of plot works wonders here.
*The Murder of Roger Ackroyd*
This novel is the most emblematic of Agatha Christie's work and, upon its release, sparked considerable controversy due to its unprecedented narrative structure. It wasn't so much the plot itself that made it incredible, since the murder of Roger Ackroyd one evening in a library, surrounded by several suspects, is hardly revolutionary. No, what made this novel remarkable for its time was simply Agatha's audacity in breaking free from the established conventions of the detective novel, innovating in a clever, straightforward way - a crime of lese-majesty in the eyes of her peers. Seriously, she was right to do so, as it only makes the basic plot all the more compelling.
October 30, 2018
Sem margem para duvidas que este foi dos melhores livros que li da Agatha Christie! Este é composto por duas histórias diferentes, embora que em ambas haja muita acção o que faz com que o leitor fique preso à historia para saber sempre mais e mais de modo a conseguir descobrir quem poderá ser o assassino. O assassinato de Roger Ackroyd foi talvez o meu preferido devido ao facto de ter um final tão surpreendente. Recomendo!
August 23, 2014
Parece repetitivo mas a verdade é os livros da Agatha Christie são fantásticos!
O segredo de chimneys : a sucessão de acontecimentos, o acompanhar da situação em que todos parecem ter algo a lucrar com a morte, e no entanto aquele que menos parece ter qualquer interesse é nele que parecem recair as suspeitas. Será ele um peão no meio do jogo ou o assassino? Como sempre no final é quem menos se espera
O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd : uma vez mais Hercule Poirot e as suas celulazinhas cinzentas fazem um brilharete e este novo parceiro de investigações revela-se verdadeiramente ardiloso
O segredo de chimneys : a sucessão de acontecimentos, o acompanhar da situação em que todos parecem ter algo a lucrar com a morte, e no entanto aquele que menos parece ter qualquer interesse é nele que parecem recair as suspeitas. Será ele um peão no meio do jogo ou o assassino? Como sempre no final é quem menos se espera
O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd : uma vez mais Hercule Poirot e as suas celulazinhas cinzentas fazem um brilharete e este novo parceiro de investigações revela-se verdadeiramente ardiloso
August 15, 2022
As obras de Agatha Christie são sempre muito cativantes e mestiriosas!
December 17, 2018
O volume tem dois histórias. A primeira, o Segredo de Chimneys,foi publicada em 1925. É uma obra cheia de alçapões e armadilhas, que engana o leitor. O segundo é O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd, publicado no ano seguinte. Neste, que é considerado o melhor romance de Christie (estou em dúvida com as Dez Figuras Negras), mais uma vez o senso comum é enganado. O narrador, que parece ser impoluto nas histórias policiais, é afinal a maior surpresa e o melhor de todos os narradores de Christie. E mais não escrevo.
September 27, 2018
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October 3, 2021
Eu adorei demais essa leitura, amo quando sou enganada pela Agatha Christie, porque por algum motivo sempre acho que estou no caminho certo e sempre eu erro.
Os personagens em algum momento sempre vão ser culpados, até você perceber que você não pensou naquele ali, bem escondido, que você nem parou para olhar mais atentamente.
Ser feita de boba nunca foi tão maravilhoso.
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Os personagens em algum momento sempre vão ser culpados, até você perceber que você não pensou naquele ali, bem escondido, que você nem parou para olhar mais atentamente.
Ser feita de boba nunca foi tão maravilhoso.
Recomendo muito
December 17, 2017
uma história melhor que a outra, mas claramente uma boa iniciação :)
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August 18, 2019O segredo de Chimneys não é nada de especial, mas nunca esquecerei quem matou o Roger.
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February 15, 2022as always, really like her stories, addicting
December 26, 2025
não acredito que desde o início que acertei no assassino
May 20, 2014
"O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd" é absolutamente prodigioso em todos os momentos que marcam a sua construção,possuindo um dos finais mais surpreendentes e deliciosos da obra de Agatha Christie! Mas é sem dúvida o percurso de mistério e dedução que Agatha Christie nos faz percorrer,liderado pelo peculiar Poirot, que nos entusiasma e nos deixa siderados! 5 estrelas!
Já " O Segredo de Chimneys" considero apenas um bom mistério..realmente ao lado do anterior não nos deixa com igual satisfação!
Já " O Segredo de Chimneys" considero apenas um bom mistério..realmente ao lado do anterior não nos deixa com igual satisfação!
January 28, 2017
Agatha was a great story teller. It's a good book if you like mystery and want something to distract from the world and don't think to much. Really nice entertainment. The second story it's really nice!
September 20, 2009
3º volume Vampiro Gigante
February 11, 2011
O melhor livro desta autora na minha opinião; Agatha Christie é uma das responsáveis pelo meu gosto pela leitura.
May 17, 2018
Fantástico!! A segunda história supera de longe a primeira, no entanto foi uma boa preparação.
November 27, 2020
O Segredo de Chimneys - 3*
O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd - 5*
O Assassinato de Roger Ackroyd - 5*
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