Description
Based on the extraordinary early life of Hedy Lamarr, this historical novel follows a brilliant Jewish woman who escapes a controlling marriage and the growing threat of Nazi Austria to reinvent herself in Hollywood. As she rises to fame as a glamorous screen star, she secretly applies her scientific mind to a wartime invention that could help protect Allied forces. Blending drama, romance, and history, the novel explores identity, courage, sexism, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in science. Marie Benedict’s vivid storytelling illuminates the remarkable intellect and resilience behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic faces.
Available Editions
paperback
Sourcebooks Landmark
Published Jan 1, 2019
254 pages
ISBN: 9781492666868
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.