Author | Julian Symons |
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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]
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.
Author | Julian Symons |
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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]
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.