by Julian Symons · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140083644
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«A Criminal Comedy» is the mystery novel by Julian Symons, published by Penguin in paperback (224 pages, in English).
In the English village of Headfield, anonymous notes accuse Derek Crowley of an affair with Gerda, wife of his partner Charles Porson. A business trip to Italy ends in murder, and the investigation reveals smuggling and deceit, but not the culprit. Jason, Derek's friend, takes years to uncover the surprising truth.
Originally published in 1985 as «The Criminal Comedy of the Contented Couple», this Penguin edition dates from 1987. Nominated for the CWA Silver Dagger in 1985.
For lovers of classic mystery and crime fiction, from a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America.
Julian Gustave Symons was a British crime writer and poet. He also wrote social and military history, biography and studies of literature. He was born in Clapham, London, and died in Walmer, Kent.
