<p><strong>THE <em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> BESTSELLER<br />THE <em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLER</strong></p><p><strong>Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty.</strong></p><p>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&apos;s plans while at her husband&apos;s side and understood 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.</p><p>But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: she was a scientist. And she had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis and revolutionize modern communication...if anyone would listen to her.</p><p>A powerful book based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece that celebrates the many women in science that history has overlooked.</p><p><strong>Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict:</strong><br /><em>The Mystery of Mrs. Christie<br />Lady Clementine<br />Carnegie&apos;s Maid<br />The Other Einstein</em></p>