The Only Woman In The Room Summary

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The only woman in the room summary.

A must for historical fiction fans. 9781492666868 summary she possessed a stunning beauty. Could the world handle both. She also possessed a stunning mind.

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. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising nazi party and led to marriage with an austrian arms dealer. 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. One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen hedy lamarr also designed a secret weapon against nazi germany.

Marie benedict s research into her life shines through. 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.