The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Why would Dr. Sheppard want to blackmail Mrs. Ferrars?

The Murder of Room Ackroyd - Ch.26, Ch.27

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I recall that sheppard was offended and wanted to "save face" by blackmailing Ferrars.

Dr. Sheppard went into debt due to bad investments. He blackmailed her out of necessity.

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