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Product Identifiers
PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated
ISBN-101492666866
ISBN-139781492666868
eBay Product ID (ePID)4038368626
Product Key Features
Book TitleOnly Woman in the Room : a Novel
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicContemporary Women, Literary, Historical, Jewish
GenreFiction
AuthorMarie Benedict
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight15.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-009020
Reviews"Benedict paints a shining portrait of a complicated woman...Readers will be enthralled." - Publishers Weekly, "Once again, Benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked, with sparkling results. The Only Woman in the Room is page-turning tapestry of intrigue and glamour about a woman who refuses to be taken for granted. Spell-binding and timely." -- Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece, "Once again, Benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked, with sparkling results. The Only Woman in the Roomis page-turning tapestry of intrigue and glamour about a woman who refuses to be taken for granted. Spell-binding and timely." - Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece, "Benedict paints a shining portrait of a complicated woman...Readers will be enthralled." -- Publishers Weekly, "Once again, Benedict shines a literary spotlight on a historical figure whose talents and achievements have been overlooked, with sparkling results. The Only Woman in the Room is page-turning tapestry of intrigue and glamour about a woman who refuses to be taken for granted. Spell-binding and timely." - Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece, "Relevant today, especially women's worth in a man's world... a worthy read about this gorgeous and talented woman." -- New York Journal of Books, "[A] compelling fictionalized biography pays tribute to the overlooked scientific contributions and the hidden depths of a stunning beauty and beloved movie star." - Booklist, "The fictional account Marie Benedict has woven is insightful, moving, and impossible to put down!" - Shelf Awareness, "A spellbinding reading experience that implies that even celebrities are still human just like everyone else in the world." - Midwest Book Reviews, "The fictional account Marie Benedict has woven is insightful, moving, and impossible to put down!" -- Shelf Awareness, "A spellbinding reading experience that implies that even celebrities are still human just like everyone else in the world." -- Midwest Book Reviews, "Relevant today, especially women's worth in a man's world... a worthy read about this gorgeous and talented woman." - New York Journal of Books, "[A] compelling fictionalized biography pays tribute to the overlooked scientific contributions and the hidden depths of a stunning beauty and beloved movie star." -- Booklist
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisThe New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! She possessed a stunning beauty. She also possessed a stunning mind. Could the world handle both? 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, understanding 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 knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis...if anyone would listen to her. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece. Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie Lady Clementine Carnegie's Maid The Other Einstein, The New York Times and USA Today Bestseller She possessed a stunning beauty. She also possessed a stunning mind. Could the world handle both? 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, understanding 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 knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis...if anyone would listen to her. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece.
LC Classification NumberPS3620.E75O55 2019
Bewertungen und Rezensionen
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- 31. Mär. 2021
Mom likes it and says very interesting .
I read synopsis and it is intriging how society back then as well as now still sees beauty over brains and was glad to see that she was smart enough to escape as well as become an industry icon. It also goes to show when your smart and in a situation where you are privy to information ,but people just see a you as not a threat it's good to know when to jist listen ;). I will read after mom.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Nov. 2019
Made me wonder how much was imagined.
I have a problem with modern writers inserting themselves into someone's life who was a real person. The book, although interesting, made me wonder how much of it was imagined. I'm sure Hedy Lamarr was much documented, and I loved the part where she was inspired to do her research. So, do I recommend it? I'd give it a B.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Nov. 2020
A good read!
I haven't read it myself yet, but my cousin did and enjoyed it. She found it interesting to read all of this info about Heddy Lamarr which most of us had never heard before.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Dez. 2022
book club book
not read yet but I've read all this authors book except this oneBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 09. Nov. 2021
Title has many meanings as you will find once you dive into this historical fiction novel
Most Americans only know Hedy Lamarr as a beautiful Hollywood glamour gal from the black and while films she made once she immigrated from Austria to America. She actually had a wonderful scientific mind, held patents on several innovations and invented the foundation for which our modern communication system is built - cellular, WIFI, etc.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Jul. 2024
Skill, Dedication and Patriotism beyond compare
I am always impressed with the loyalty, skills and patriotism displayed displayed by those immigrating to the USA in the 20's and 30's in this case. Her dedication and skills and efforts to succeed are beyond compare. I was totally shocked to find out the name of this woman and have purposely not mentioned it. I am 81 years old and I was not able to put the book down until I read the last page.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 15. Jun. 2021
Just read this compelling account
Great book about an iconic actress. She was not only beautiful, but also a brilliant and clever scientist.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 15. Mai. 2019
An unexpected insight into a celebrity.
It was interesting to learn that the subject was much more than what appeared on the surface. What you saw was much less that what she was.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 04. Aug. 2023
The Only Woman in the Room
The book is about the life of Hedy Lamaar who was an extraordinary woman. It is well written and a compelling read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 10. Jun. 2022
Good title for a strong woman.
I read this book for book club and the group liked it a lot. A friend of mine is now in a nursing home and likes books about World War 1 and 2. I gave her this book and she was thrilled.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
