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The Progress of a Crime
First edition
Author Julian Symons
LanguageEnglish
GenreMystery Thriller
Publisher Collins Crime Club
Publication date
1960
Publication place United Kingdom
Media typePrint
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

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

  1. ^ Bargainnier p.220
  2. ^ White p.360
  3. ^ "Category List – Best Novel". Edgar Awards. Retrieved 21 November 2023.

Bibliography

  • 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.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Progress of a Crime
First edition
Author Julian Symons
LanguageEnglish
GenreMystery Thriller
Publisher Collins Crime Club
Publication date
1960
Publication place United Kingdom
Media typePrint
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

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

  1. ^ Bargainnier p.220
  2. ^ White p.360
  3. ^ "Category List – Best Novel". Edgar Awards. Retrieved 21 November 2023.

Bibliography

  • 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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