The Only Woman In The Room Summary

Marie benedict s research into her life shines through.

The only woman in the room summary.

By marie benedict release date. She also possessed a stunning mind. The only woman in the room. 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.

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 was a well written glimpse into the life of hedy lamarr. Could the world handle both. The only woman in the room marie benedict 2019 sourcebooks 272 pp.

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