Dr. Sheppard

Hercule Poirot

Dr. Sheppard is Poirot's neighbor and informal assistant, helping with the investigation while hiding his own secret.

Caroline Sheppard

Caroline is Dr. Sheppard's sister, living with him and constantly meddling in his affairs.

Flora Ackroyd

Dr. Sheppard is the family doctor and a friend of the Ackroyd household, interacting with Flora during the crisis.

Caroline Sheppard

Caroline is Dr. Sheppard's sister, living with him and constantly meddling in his affairs.

Hercule Poirot

Dr. Sheppard is Poirot's neighbor and informal assistant, helping with the investigation while hiding his own secret.

Flora Ackroyd

Dr. Sheppard is the family doctor and a friend of the Ackroyd household, interacting with Flora during the crisis.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Narrator and local doctor who is closely involved in the case.

Dr. Sheppard at the Breakfast Table

Narrator and doctor who attended Mrs. Ferrars' death; he is cautious about sharing information with his sister.

Who’s Who in King’s Abbot

Narrator and local doctor; reflects on village gossip, his patients, and his observations of Mrs. Ferrars and Ralph Paton.

The Man Who Grew Vegetable Marrows

Narrator; learns about Ralph's secret stay and the new neighbor; visits Ralph at the Three Boars.

Dinner at Fernly

Narrator and guest at dinner; learns of Ackroyd's secret and observes household tensions.

V: Murder

Receives a hoax phone call, drives to Fernly, forces entry into the study, and discovers Ackroyd's body.

VI: The Tunisian Dagger

Narrates the chapter, confesses the blackmail story to Inspector Davis, and recalls hearing the silver table lid shut before dinner.

I Learn My Neighbour's Profession

Reluctantly accompanies Flora to Poirot; narrates the events of the murder and his visit to the Three Boars.

Inspector Raglan Is Confident

Accompanies Poirot and provides information about the stranger he met at the gate.

IX: The Goldfish Pond

Accompanies Poirot on a walk, reflects on the inheritance question, and observes the interactions between Flora and Blunt.

X: The Parlour Maid

Narrates the chapter, questions Major Blunt about Mrs. Ferrars, and discusses the case with Poirot.

XI: Poirot Pays a Call

Narrates the chapter; visits Mrs. Folliott on Poirot's behalf and later argues with Caroline about sharing information.

XII: Round the Table

Present at the inquest and the family gathering; gives evidence on cause of death.

XIII: The Goose Quill

Visits Poirot in the evening; presents his own theory of the crime and discusses the case.

XIV: Mrs. Ackroyd

Narrates the chapter and interacts with Mrs. Ackroyd, drawing out her confession about searching the desk.

XV: Geoffrey Raymond

Accompanies Poirot to Fernly Park and relays information from Mrs. Ackroyd and his sister Caroline.

An Evening at Mah Jong

Hosts the Mah Jong party and reveals the discovery of a gold wedding ring with 'From R.' inscribed inside.

XVII: Parker

Narrates the chapter, accompanies Poirot to Mr. Hammond's office, and receives a call about Charles Kent's detention.

XVIII: Charles Kent

Accompanies Poirot and Raglan to Liverpool; identifies Kent by voice.

XIX: Flora Ackroyd

Narrates the chapter and accompanies Poirot and Raglan to confront Flora.

Miss Russell

Hosts the interview in his surgery and observes the interaction between Poirot and Miss Russell.

The Paragraph in the Paper

Delivers Poirot's invitation to Mrs. Ackroyd and later accompanies Poirot on a walk; argues with Caroline about the cause of death.

XXII: Ursula’s Story

Listens to Ursula's story and reflects on the damning implications of the timeline and her secret marriage.

Poirot's Little Reunion

Narrates the chapter; presents his manuscript to Poirot and attends the reunion.

Ralph Paton’s Story

Confesses to helping Ralph Paton hide in a nursing home and admits he withheld information from Poirot.

XXV: The Whole Truth

Poirot's confidant and the narrator, who is ultimately revealed as the murderer.

And Nothing but the Truth

Confronted by Poirot as the murderer; reveals his motives and methods.

XXVII: Apologia

The narrator and murderer, confessing to the crime and detailing his actions.

List of Illustrations

His chair is shown in the study floor plan, placed south of Ackroyd's chair.