The Only Woman In The Room Marie Benedict Review

One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen hedy lamarr also designed a secret weapon against nazi germany.

The only woman in the room marie benedict review.

The only woman in the room is a true story about a wonderful person. By marie benedict release date. The only woman in the room. The only woman in the room.

It starts when hedy kiesler is a 19 year old aspiring actress in vienna being pursued by fritz mandl the wealthiest man in austria. A must for historical fiction fans. Once again benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked with sparkling results. Also by marie benedict.

The only woman in the room was a well written glimpse into the life of hedy lamarr. The only woman in the room is page turning tapestry of intrigue and glamour about a woman who refuses to be taken for granted. Hedy lamarr lived a double life. 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.

From her marriage to an austrian arms dealer before world war two to her career as an american movie star she fought to become more than just a pretty face. The other einstein carnegie s maid. Marie benedict s research into her life shines through. These words can be used to describe hedy lamarr who comes alive in marie benedict s book the only woman in the room.

In her latest portrayal of a lesser known woman scientist benedict the other einstein 2016 etc spins the tale of lamarr born hedwig kiesler from her late teens in austria through her success in hollywood. A novel by marie benedict sourcebooks 2019 254 pages 25 99 available at the howard county md public libraries the beautiful hedy lamarr the most beautiful woman.