by Leon Uris (1970)

This sprawling novel of post-Nazi justice explores a charge of libel brought in a London court by a Polish doctor. The doctor, Adam Kelno, is a naturalized British citizen who stands accused of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II. Kelno sues because writer Abraham Cady has accused him of performing thousands of operations on concentration camp prisoners. The truth proves different, but no less disturbing. And the jury’s decision bears out Cady’s prediction that both sides will lose.

Note: The novel is based loosely on a libel action brought against Uris himself by a Polish physician who worked at Auschwitz.