The Only Woman in the Room

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Marie Benedict

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLERBestselling 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. ChristieLady ClementineCarnegie's MaidThe Other Einstein

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Author

Marie Benedict

Pages

336

Publisher

Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published Date

2019-01-08

ISBN

1492666874 9781492666875

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"I wanted to like this more than I did. It is an interesting story about the early life of actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr, and the obstacles she faced in a culture that valued her beauty more than her brains. It goes relatively quickly through different parts of her life. The ending is abrupt and I wanted to know more about her life going forward. Overall, it wasn’t bad, but just ok for me. "

Katie Harrison

"Good book, based on a true story and super empowering! There were a few slow spots."

Ashley Tyndall

"All the struggles she endured and suffered because men only treated her as an object. When will a movie be made on this amazing woman?"

DaRo reads

"i was wishing for a happy ending but this book accurately encapsulates the misogyny that exists, especially in the military "

Haley Nash-Thompson

"Great story !"

Tanya

"Finally someone wrote about an unsung hero "

Shawna Monroe

"Marie Benedict is on my short list of favorite authors. This book is a favorite of the many I have read of her books. All of her books are informative without being boring. They tell a story about a strong woman behind the scenes. This particular story is about a woman who started that way but fought to be front and center. If you love reading about true life events and the reasons for them. Read this book."

Melissa Fraser

"I truly loved the whole book and details of each location Hedy traveled! "

Regan White

"I like the story line but would have appreciated a list of references for historical accuracy. Also, the focus of her being an inventor was a small portion at the end, contradicting the whole premise of the book. I didn't like the focus on the superficial (dress descriptions, etc.)"