This month, members of Page Turners Book Club are reading The Only Woman in the Room, a fictionalized biography of Hedy Lamarr, written by Marie Benedict.
This New York Times and USA Today best-seller illuminates a historical figure whose talents and achievements have largely been overlooked. Hedy Lamarr, a strikingly beautiful young actress in pre-WWII Austria, caught the eye of a smitten Austrian arms dealer, her future husband. Thought to be merely a gorgeous accoutrement to a wealthy man, her intellectual powers were totally underestimated.
Overhearing the Third Reich’s plans while in the company of her husband, she grasped the danger facing her beloved Austria—and the free world. Then came the unexpected. Lamarr conceived an idea that might hamstring the Nazis, provided she could convince the right people.
This powerful novel honors the incredible true story of an intriguing individual who escaped war-torn Europe, became a legendary Hollywood star, and developed a ground- breaking invention that revolutionized modern communication.
Looking ahead to our 2024-2025 club year, members are in the process of submitting books suggestions for the upcoming season. After a tabulation of member votes, nine winners will be selected and announced in the next edition of Seashore News. Happy reading!
—Bonnie Myers
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