| The Progress of a Crime | |
| Author: | Julian Symons |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Genre: | Mystery Thriller |
| Publisher: | Collins Crime Club |
| Release Date: | 1960 |
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| 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.