East Meadow Public Library - Book Discussion

Join us on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. as we discuss The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. 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. 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.

For more information, please call the Reader Services Department at 516-794-2570 ext. 236.

This event will be held at SAMANEA (The Former Source Mall), 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590.