--- product_id: 13878140 title: "Qb VII: A Novel" price: "13216CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13878140-qb-vii-a-novel store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Qb VII: A Novel **Price:** 13216CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Qb VII: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 13216CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13878140-qb-vii-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Qb VII: A Novel: 9780553270945: Uris, Leon, Uris, Jill: Books Review: Another Masterpiece in the Historical Fiction Genre - All Leon Uris novels are 5 star masterpieces, and QB VII is no exception. Uris is one of the best authors in the historical fiction genre. QBVII, like many of his other novels, deals with recent Jewish history, such as Israel and the Holocaust. Uris masterfully combines fictional characters with real historical figures, and it is, at times, difficult to tell the difference. I frequently find myself checking Wikipedia to see if a person or place really exists or existed. This novel recounts a fictional libel trial in England, where a Polish surgeon (Dr. Adam Kelno) sues a fictional author, Abraham Cady for libel, because of the latter's mention of the former as a prisoner/physician collaborating with the Nazis in horrendous experimental surgeries at the infamous (fictional) Jadwiga concentration camp during World War II. in his popular book, "The Holocaust." As the trial proceeds, the reader finds himself sympathizing with the defendant's case, as more and more witnesses testify to the brutality, Nazi collaboration, and anti-Semitism of Dr. Kelno. SPOILER ALERT! The novel ends with a judgement for Dr. Kelno, but damages awarded only for the lowest valued English currency, one half-penny. This result left me a bit confused, since it implies that Dr. Kelno's reputation was indeed libeled, but that his reputation wasn't worth very much in the first place, presumably because he was actually guilty of the allegations made against him. If this was indeed the case, then why the judgement in favor of the plaintiff, (Dr. Kelno)? This judgement, under British law, obligates the losing party (author Abraham Cady) to pay the legal expenses of the the plaintiff, Dr. Kelno. This is the real penalty, since these expenses far exceed the mere half-penny awarded to Dr.Kelno. In short, this is a masterpiece that is well worth your time, especially if you are interested in the Holocaust. This novel, like all historical fiction, is based on a real event: the author's experience being sued for libel based on this negatively writing about a still living (at the time) physician who allegedly cooperated with the Nazis in medical atrocities. This is the third Leon Uris novel that I have read (in addition to Exodus and The Haj). All are highly recommended. Review: QB VII - Another great Leon Uris book - This is another great Leon Uris book. I'm not a heavy duty reader, but it is really noticeable how excellent his writing is in comparison to many other writers. It spoils you for books that are pretty average in writing skills. I am actually not through with this but almost. You learn a lot about the two main characters and grow to like them and hope that there is a solution in the end that allows them both to be guiltless. It is a good educational book for those who do not know much about the holocaust and I would hope they would be taught about it in school. I have read many autobiographies and biographies about the holocaust and I never cease to be amazed that the Germans were able to do such horrendous things. Either do them or look the other way. You think of the western world as civilized. But we should be wary as it can happen again and is happening as we speak with the rise of Muslim extremism, etc. Also, we in the US should be careful that with all the political polarization that is happening we do not let the powers that be become too powerful. I put some violence because it describes what is done to the Jewish victims by the German and other doctors in the camps during the war. It could be graphic though as it is hard to read about this. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #218,110 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #98 in Jewish Historical Fiction #230 in Jewish Literature & Fiction #299 in Legal Thrillers (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,922) | | Dimensions | 4.18 x 0.9 x 6.75 inches | | ISBN-10 | 055327094X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0553270945 | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 432 pages | | Publication date | April 1, 1982 | | Publisher | Bantam | ## Images ![Qb VII: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81i2LGZybTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Masterpiece in the Historical Fiction Genre *by F***R on January 25, 2016* All Leon Uris novels are 5 star masterpieces, and QB VII is no exception. Uris is one of the best authors in the historical fiction genre. QBVII, like many of his other novels, deals with recent Jewish history, such as Israel and the Holocaust. Uris masterfully combines fictional characters with real historical figures, and it is, at times, difficult to tell the difference. I frequently find myself checking Wikipedia to see if a person or place really exists or existed. This novel recounts a fictional libel trial in England, where a Polish surgeon (Dr. Adam Kelno) sues a fictional author, Abraham Cady for libel, because of the latter's mention of the former as a prisoner/physician collaborating with the Nazis in horrendous experimental surgeries at the infamous (fictional) Jadwiga concentration camp during World War II. in his popular book, "The Holocaust." As the trial proceeds, the reader finds himself sympathizing with the defendant's case, as more and more witnesses testify to the brutality, Nazi collaboration, and anti-Semitism of Dr. Kelno. SPOILER ALERT! The novel ends with a judgement for Dr. Kelno, but damages awarded only for the lowest valued English currency, one half-penny. This result left me a bit confused, since it implies that Dr. Kelno's reputation was indeed libeled, but that his reputation wasn't worth very much in the first place, presumably because he was actually guilty of the allegations made against him. If this was indeed the case, then why the judgement in favor of the plaintiff, (Dr. Kelno)? This judgement, under British law, obligates the losing party (author Abraham Cady) to pay the legal expenses of the the plaintiff, Dr. Kelno. This is the real penalty, since these expenses far exceed the mere half-penny awarded to Dr.Kelno. In short, this is a masterpiece that is well worth your time, especially if you are interested in the Holocaust. This novel, like all historical fiction, is based on a real event: the author's experience being sued for libel based on this negatively writing about a still living (at the time) physician who allegedly cooperated with the Nazis in medical atrocities. This is the third Leon Uris novel that I have read (in addition to Exodus and The Haj). All are highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ QB VII - Another great Leon Uris book *by J***H on July 9, 2016* This is another great Leon Uris book. I'm not a heavy duty reader, but it is really noticeable how excellent his writing is in comparison to many other writers. It spoils you for books that are pretty average in writing skills. I am actually not through with this but almost. You learn a lot about the two main characters and grow to like them and hope that there is a solution in the end that allows them both to be guiltless. It is a good educational book for those who do not know much about the holocaust and I would hope they would be taught about it in school. I have read many autobiographies and biographies about the holocaust and I never cease to be amazed that the Germans were able to do such horrendous things. Either do them or look the other way. You think of the western world as civilized. But we should be wary as it can happen again and is happening as we speak with the rise of Muslim extremism, etc. Also, we in the US should be careful that with all the political polarization that is happening we do not let the powers that be become too powerful. I put some violence because it describes what is done to the Jewish victims by the German and other doctors in the camps during the war. It could be graphic though as it is hard to read about this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good historical courtroom drama *by P***2 on May 2, 2015* A really good fictional story with elements of suspense and drama. A lot of the action occurs in the courtroom. This reads like a true story from the Holocaust and I believe is very similar in plot to some of the actual atrocities that occurred. I'm surprised this was never made into a movie as it could have been an excellent. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13878140-qb-vii-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13878140-qb-vii-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*