Roger Dykmans a university student is living with his brother Hans an international emissary whos secretly working against the Nazis As time goes by Roger finds himself increasingly drawn to Magda Hans Jewish wife 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 theyll 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