The Only Woman in the Room

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.Also by Marie Benedict: The Other EinsteinCarnegie's MaidLady Clementine

ISBN:	9781492666899
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Imprint:	Sourcebooks Landmark
Published date:	06 Aug 2019
DEWEY:	813.6
Language:	English
Number of pages:	336
Weight:	345g
Height:	208mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	25mm

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