The Progress of a Crime
The Progress of a Crime is a 1960 mystery crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons. It was awarded the 1961 Edgar Award. 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.