The Only Woman in the Room - Marie Benedict

The Only Woman in the Room

By Marie Benedict

  • Release Date: 2019-01-08
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4
4
From 1,289 Ratings
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Description

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

Reviews

  • Interesting story, storytelling is pretty basic

    3
    By Turntable
    Interesting enough story to read the whole thing, but written like young adult literature - pretty basic and simplistic writing.

  • The only woman

    4
    By NoBrainerToMe
    Compelling story about Hedy Lamarr. Disappointed that the author did not share her sources. Was this based upon a diary, input from family, friends, etc? The book did not flow well getting from part 1 to 2. Her Momma’s transition from Austria to England to US was weak. Loved the historical aspect. Miss Lamarr was quite a ‘lady.’ Overall an excellent story. Worth the time to read!

  • Wow!

    5
    By Pick's Pick
    This was a well written story that pulled me in immediately. I felt the pain, anxiety, despair, and love as Hedy moved through her life.

  • This author has outdone herself

    5
    By Jules-lovesto-read
    If you read this novel you will learn about Churchill and his wife! A lot of history in this story

  • This was a fascinating book about Heddy

    5
    By Faithful103
    Hedy . Though very frustrating that even in todays times nothing has changed.

  • I enjoyed this book

    5
    By Hugebass
    This time period is my favorite to read about. Fascinating life of Hedy.

  • Absolutely sensational

    5
    By 554855GBL
    And a moving lesson of the history surrounding WWII. Woven around the story of Hedy Lamar’s life in Austria and Hollywood prior to and after Pearl Harbor.

  • Wow, keep me enthralled

    5
    By Susan DReam
    Had no idea about this story or what it was about and it did not disappoint. I was enthralled from the start. What an amazing story.

  • On many levels, this is a story that needed to be told!

    5
    By 305San
    An Excellent historical novel about the little known amazing secret life of well known actress & beauty, Hedy Lamar. So well written, you feel like you are living her Life in real time. Truly unbelievable we’re all the people she encountered and her accomplishments. A story that needs to be told on many levels.

  • Based off a real person

    5
    By qwsagd
    I had a difficult time putting this book down. I read it within two to three days and when I finished it I discovered that the main character is actually a real person. I’m truly amazed.

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