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The only woman in the room / Marie Benedict.
A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. 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's plans while at her husband's side, understanding 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781492666868
- Physical Description: 254 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Landmark, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019.
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| Subject: | Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000 > Fiction. World War, 1939-1945 > Fiction. Women scientists > Fiction. Jewish women > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. |
Available copies
- 15 of 19 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston Public Library | FIC BEN (Text) | 35140100045031 | Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. 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's plans while at her husband's side, understanding 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.
