Review: The Only Woman in the Room

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another outstanding novel based on a real character by Marie Benedict. The Only Woman in the Room is the story of Hedy Kiesler, an Austrian rising star. After a controversial movie debut, she finds find great success in the role of Empress Elizabeth at the theatre. She is quickly noticed by Austrian weapon dealer, Fritz Mandl who pursues her interminably until she accepts to become his wife. Hedy’s life with Fritz is not all rose and eventually escapes to America where she becomes Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood star.

Hedy has a secret which is eating at her. In an effort to atone herself, she recruits the help of music composer George Antheil to develop a radio guidance system which would increase the accuracy of torpedoes. How can a movie star and a music composer develop such an advanced technology? Don’t be surprised and read the book. You will find out that Hedy Lamarr is much more than just beauty, she is brain as well. This is a fantastic book which will keep you reading and cheering for Ms. Lamarr.

Thank you to Raincoast Books for my advance reader’s copy. The Only Woman in the Room will be available at your favourite bookstore on January 15, 2019.

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