The Only Woman In The Room Summary

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The only woman in the room summary.

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. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising nazi party and led to marriage with an austrian arms dealer. The only woman in the room marie benedict 2019 sourcebooks 272 pp.

By marie benedict release date. She also possessed a stunning mind. Marie benedict s research into her life shines through. 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. 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.