Divided into two parts the only woman in the room begins in pre world war ii austria where the young theater actress hedy kiesler has just wrapped up a magical performance as sissy austria s beloved empress.
The only woman in the room summary.
Marie benedict s research into her life shines through.
One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen hedy lamarr also designed a secret weapon against nazi germany.
Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising nazi party and led to marriage with an austrian arms dealer.
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 must for historical fiction fans.
The only woman in the room marie benedict 2019 sourcebooks 272 pp.
Could the world handle both.
By marie benedict release date.
9781492666868 summary she possessed a stunning beauty.
She also possessed a stunning mind.