The Only Woman in the Room

The Only Woman in the RoomTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. 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 and understood more than anyone would guess. She devised a plan to

translated by acclaimed classicist Robert Fagles

And Falk will find that small towns have always hidden big secrets

and their two sons

Should Frances put aside her doubts and immerse herself in everything Tranquillum House has to offer – or should she run while she still can

all her hopes and dreams instantly disappear

installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion

As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology

suddenly kinda hot

From the all-too-real horror of a sexual predator on a college campus to a lost sister transformed by cave-dwelling creatures

At twenty-five

I also talk about some of my adventures in Los Angeles

Struck with guilt for not realizing just how ill she had become