The Things We Cherished

Product Description An ambitious novel that spans decades and continents, The Things We Cherished tells the story of Charlotte Gold and Jack Harrington, two fiercely independent attor¬neys who find themselves slowly falling for one another while working to defend the brother of a Holocaust hero against allegations of World War II-era war crimes. The defendant, wealthy financier Roger Dykmans, mysteriously refuses to help in his own defense, revealing only that proof of his innocence lies within an intricate timepiece last seen in Nazi Germany. As the narrative moves from Philadelphia to Germany, Poland, and Italy, we are given glimpses of the lives that the anniversary clock has touched over the past century and learn about the love affair that turned a brother into a traitor. Rich in historical detail, Pam Jenoff’s astonishing new work is a testament to true love under the worst of circumstances. About the Author Pam Jenoff is the author of several novels, including the international bestseller The Kommandant's Girl, which earned her a Quill Award nomination. A clinical professor of law at Rutgers, she previously practiced labor and employment law and served as a special assistant to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon and as a foreign service officer with the State Department in Krakow, Poland. Born in Maryland, she lives with her family near Philadelphia.Kirsten Potter is an award-winning audiobook narrator who has performed on stage, film, and television. Having graduated from Boston University's School for the Arts, she has received recognition from the American Academy of Achievement and the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts.