Book description
Roger Dykmans, a university student, is living with his brother Hans,
an international emissary who's secretly working against the Nazis. As
time goes by, Roger finds himself increasingly drawn to Magda, Hans'
Jewish wife, and soon they are involved in a passionate love affair. But
their secret world is turned upside down when Magda and her young
daughter, Anna, are arrested by the Nazis. The Gestapo make a deal with
Roger: if he hands over information about Hans' operations, they'll set
Magda and Anna free. Suddenly, Roger is faced with an impossible
decision - should he betray his brother to save the woman they both
love? Spanning decades and continents, The Things We Cherished explores
the strength of true love under the worst of circumstances. Pam Jenoff
is the internationally bestselling author of four novels, including
Kommandant's Girl and The Diplomat's Wife. She served as Special
Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and as a Foreign Service Officer
with the State Department. She presently lives near Philadelphia and
teaches at Rutgers School of Law.
