The Only Woman In The Room Marie Benedict Review

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The only woman in the room marie benedict review. Hedy lamarr lived a double life. Marie benedict s research into her life shines through. 18 2019 as a 24 year old corporate lawyer at skadden arps in new york city in the mid 1990s marie benedict was often the only woman in a room full of men an experience she has drawn on in. 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.

A must for historical fiction fans. The only woman in the room was a well written glimpse into the life of hedy lamarr. 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. The only woman in the room.

These words can be used to describe hedy lamarr who comes alive in marie benedict s book the only woman in the room. 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. It starts when hedy kiesler is a 19 year old aspiring actress in vienna being pursued by fritz mandl the wealthiest man in austria. 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.

Once again benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked with sparkling results. And in the only woman in the room author marie benedict illuminates both sides of this complex woman s life in a way that only a gifted writer can resulting in a glittering spell binding tale of glamour intrigue and fierceness. One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen hedy lamarr also designed a secret weapon against nazi germany. The other einstein carnegie s maid.

He gained his wealth by selling munitions in the period leading up to world war ii. The only woman in the room.