DINA’S LOST TRIBE Thursday,  March 15, 2012 8:00 pm in the Chapel Moderated by our own Resident Author  Brigitte Goldstein

When Professor Henry “Henner” Marcus receives a letter from his cousin Nina who disappeared five years ago, he has acute misgivings about traveling from Chicago to Toulouse with a large sum of money. Henner’s strong sense of family and academic curiosity drive him to commit to the adventure.

Henner is drawn further into the mystery through a codex allegedly written by Dina, a Jewish woman who founded Valladine, a community high in the Pyrenees Mountains, where Nina was born during her parents’ escape from the Nazis.

Henner and Nina’s friend Etoile set to the task of translating the codex while Nina returns to her adopted medieval village, where she may face punishment for removing the document.

Parallels and reflections abound among the several interwoven plot lines: Dina’s story, Nina’s story, Henner’s family history and contemporary events. Dina’s story is captivating with vivid descriptions of various settings—a mountain village, a forlorn jail cell—with aesthetically pleasing and intellectually satisfying prose.

Brigitte Goldstein is a writer, literary translator, and editor. She holds a Ph.D. in European history from New York University. Prior to full-time writing, Brigitte taught history and worked in publishing. Among her publications are several literary translations and two historical novels. 

RSVP by March 8 by contacting:

Lynette Seader 732-254-4966
Nanette Cohen 732-576-0713
Joy Kuchinsky 732-874-0088