The Progress of a Crime
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1960 novel
| First edition | |
| Author | Julian Symons |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Publisher | Collins Crime Club |
Publication date | 1960 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 9781842329214 |
The Progress of a Crime is a 1960 mystery crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons.[1] [2] It was awarded the 1961 Edgar Award for Best Novel.[3]
Synopsis
[edit ]Hugh Bennett, a local reporter, sees what looks like a horrible crime taking place on a village green on Guy Fawkes Night. Right in front of the bonfire, a publican is stabbed to death by a gang of young males. However, once the case comes to court, Bennett begins to have doubts about exactly what he did witness.
References
[edit ]- ^ Bargainnier p.220
- ^ White p.360
- ^ "Category List – Best Novel". Edgar Awards . Retrieved 21 November 2023.
Bibliography
[edit ]- Bargainnier, Earl F. Twelve Englishmen of Mystery. Popular Press, 1984.
- Walsdorf, John J. & Allen, Bonnie J. Julian Symons: A Bibliography. Oak Knoll Press, 1996.
- White, Terry. Justice Denoted: The Legal Thriller in American, British, and Continental Courtroom Literature. Praeger, 2003.
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