The Only Woman in the Room

Marie Benedict

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The Only Woman in the Room

The Only Woman in the Room

Marie Benedict

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty.

Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else, she overheard the Third Reich's plans while at her husband's side and understood more than anyone would guess. She devised a plan to flee in disguise from their castle, and the whirlwind escape landed her in Hollywood. She became Hedy Lamarr, screen star.

But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: she was a scientist. And she had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis and revolutionize modern communication...if anyone would listen to her.

A powerful book based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece that celebrates the many women in science that history has overlooked.

Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict:

The Mystery of Mrs. Christie

Lady Clementine

Carnegie's Maid

The Other Einstein

Critical Reviews

"A captivating story of a complicated woman blazing new trails." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The fictional account Marie Benedict has woven is insightful, moving, and impossible to put down!" -- Shelf Awareness

"Benedict paints a shining portrait of a complicated woman...Readers will be enthralled." -- Publishers Weekly

"[A] compelling fictionalized biography pays tribute to the overlooked scientific contributions and the hidden depths of a stunning beauty and beloved movie star." -- Booklist

"Relevant today, especially women's worth in a man's world... a worthy read about this gorgeous and talented woman." -- New York Journal of Books

"This. Book. Is. Amazing." -- Woman's Day

"A spellbinding reading experience that implies that even celebrities are still human just like everyone else in the world." -- Midwest Book Reviews

"Once again, Benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked, with sparkling results. The Only Woman in the Room is page-turning tapestry of intrigue and glamour about a woman who refuses to be taken for granted. Spell-binding and timely." -- Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Pub date: 2019-01-08
Length: 272 pages

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