"A novelist who's made a career writing about' the only woman in here. Benedict cine pheltryisa —New York Times SHE POSSESSED A STUNNING BEAUTY. That almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. SHE ALSO POSSESSED A STUNNING MIND. Underestimated, 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. But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: she was a scientist. And she knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis...if anyone would listen to her. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication, The Only Woman in the Room is a masterpiece. HER EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY SAVED HER LIFE. HER BRILLIANT MIND CHANGED OURS.