Marie Benedict

A fictional portrayal of a real-life Revolutionary spy and her daring deeds, from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room. Agent 355 is a result of author Marie Benedict’s quest to bring history’s most fascinating and courageous women to life for contemporary readers. Known to history only by her alias, this mysterious female spy, able to move freely and unobtrusively in loyalist circles, became a member of George Washington’s New York–based Culper Ring. This thrilling novella depicts who Marie Benedict thinks Agent 355 could have been, though her true identity remains unknown. During the sweltering summer of 1779, eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Morris attends the social events of the British-occupied city, but the forced merriment holds no charm for her. She finds herself in the company of enemy soldiers, who think nothing of discussing matters of government and war in front of mere women. This invisibility becomes Elizabeth’s greatest asset as she offers her services to Robert Townsend, a Continental sympathizer. Her bravery will bring down one of the most notorious traitors in American history and ultimately seal her fate as a woman willing to sacrifice everything for love and country.

"Plunges readers into a world of glamorous, charismatic young British debutantes and then turns that shiny world on its head...the most delicious storytelling." --Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostFrom New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict comes an explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, one of whom will have to choose: her country or her family? Between the World Wars, the six Mitford sisters--each more beautiful, brilliant, and eccentric than the next--dominate the English political, literary, and social scenes. Though they've weathered scandals before, the family falls into disarray when Diana divorces her wealthy husband to marry a fascist leader and Unity follows her sister's lead all the way to Munich, inciting rumors that she's become Hitler's mistress. As the Nazis rise in power, novelist Nancy Mitford grows suspicious of her sisters' constant visits to Germany and the high-ranking fascist company they keep. When she overhears alarming conversations and uncovers disquieting documents, Nancy must make excruciating choices as Great Britain goes to war with Germany. Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to World War II and the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair follows Nancy's valiant efforts to stop the Nazis from taking over Great Britain, and the complicated choices she must make between the personal and the political. Also By Marie Benedict: The Other EinsteinCarnegie's MaidThe Only Woman in the RoomLady ClementineThe Mystery of Mrs. ChristieHer Hidden Genius

Ella cambi el mundo de la ciencia. Tres hombres se llevaron el cr ditoRosalind Franklin es feliz en el laboratorio, ah da rienda suelta a su imaginaci n y realiza los experimentos que, est segura, cambiar n el mundo de la ciencia. Lo nico que ensombrece ese universo perfecto son sus compa eros, especialmente Maurice Wilkins, James Watson y Francis Crick, quienes la menosprecian por ser mujer. Por eso, cuando el director del laboratorio le asigna trabajar en la estructura del adn, ella est decidida a demostrar que es tan brillante como cualquier hombre y que puede descubrir todos los secretos que guardan los genes, aunque la exposici n constante a los rayos X ponga en riesgo su vida. Cuando finalmente la estructura de doble h lice del adn se le revela con perfecta claridad, son sus colegas, y no Rosalind, quienes reciben el cr dito. La nueva y poderosa novela de Marie Benedict, autora bestseller de The New York Times, cuenta la vida de una mujer que sacrific todo para descubrir la naturaleza de nuestro adn, pero que fue injustamente olvidada por la historia.

Albert Einstein revolucion el mundo de la ciencia a trav s de sus teor as. Sin embargo, no estuvo solo en ese largo itinerario. Cu l fue la verdadera participaci n de su primera esposa? Deber a haber compartido con ella el Premio Nobel que le otorgaron? Marie Benedict rescata en esta novela un debate existente entre una parte de la comunidad cient fica acerca del papel que la esposa de Einstein, Mileva Maric, podr a haber desempe ado en el desarrollo de la Teor a de la Relatividad. La autora narra todos los a os de relaci n de la pareja, que van de 1896, cuando ambos estudiaban f sica en Zurich, hasta su divorcio en 1914. A lo largo de la novela se destaca la lucha constante de Mileva Maric por tener xito en un campo de estudio dominado por los hombres. En esta fascinante y poco conocida historia, la autora nos deja ver, a trav s de las p ginas, c mo Einstein relega a Mileva al papel de un ama de casa tradicional, aunque la sigue utilizando para discutir parte de sus teor as con ella. El menosprecio llega a tal grado que, cuando uno de los art culos que escribieron juntos es nominado al Nobel, s lo Einstein recibe el reconocimiento, pues nicamente lleva su firma. Una intrigante narraci n que arroja una mirada hacia el trabajo y sacrificios de una cient fica injustamente olvidada, quien colabor en una de las teor as m s revolucionarias de la historia moderna.

A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U. S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams--and holding each other's hands through tragedy and triumph. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.

A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U. S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams--and holding each other's hands through personal and professional strife. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.

The Instant New York Times Bestseller A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U. S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams--and holding each other's hands through tragedy and triumph. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.

Tervetuloa Pohjoismaiden suurimpaan verkkokirjakauppaan! Adlibris kannattaa sananvapautta, ja haluamme edistää kirjallisuuden ja tiedon saatavuutta.

"Plunges readers into a world of glamorous, charismatic young British debutantes and then turns that shiny world on its head...the most delicious storytelling." --Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostFrom New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict comes an explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, one of whom will have to choose: her country or her family? Between the World Wars, the six Mitford sisters--each more beautiful, brilliant, and eccentric than the next--dominate the English political, literary, and social scenes. Though they've weathered scandals before, the family falls into disarray when Diana divorces her wealthy husband to marry a fascist leader and Unity follows her sister's lead all the way to Munich, inciting rumors that she's become Hitler's mistress. As the Nazis rise in power, novelist Nancy Mitford grows suspicious of her sisters' constant visits to Germany and the high-ranking fascist company they keep. When she overhears alarming conversations and uncovers disquieting documents, Nancy must make excruciating choices as Great Britain goes to war with Germany. Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to World War II and the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair follows Nancy's valiant efforts to stop the Nazis from taking over Great Britain, and the complicated choices she must make between the personal and the political. Also By Marie Benedict: The Other EinsteinCarnegie's MaidThe Only Woman in the RoomLady ClementineThe Mystery of Mrs. ChristieHer Hidden Genius

Mitza Maric oli terve elu teistest kaasaegsetest naistest pisut erinev. Enamik kahekümneaastaseid naisi olid abielus, mitte ei õppinud elitaarses Zürichi ülikoolis, kus ülejäänud õpilased olid vaid mehed. Mitza oli otsustanud, et tema jaoks on matemaatika olulisem kui abielu. Ent kui kaastudeng Albert Einstein naisest huvitus, pöördus Mitza maailm pea peale. Neist said partnerid nii mõistuses kui ka südames. Kuid abielus on ruumi vaid ühele geeniusele. Silmapaistva mõistusega naisfüüsiku elu mööduski kuulsa teadlase suures varjus, kuid tema märkimisväärne panus relatiivsusteooria loomisse on põhjustanud hulgaliselt kirglikke debatte. See on lummav ja liigutav romaan erakordsest naisest, kes oli abielus ja töötas koos ajaloo ühe suurema teadlase Albert Einsteiniga.*Marie Benedict on rohkem kui kümneaastase töökogemusega jurist ja USA kahe tuntuma, Fortune 500 nimestikku kuuluva advokaadifirma kohtuväitleja. Ta on lõpetanud ajaloolasena magna cum laude Bostoni kolledzhi ja cum laude Bostoni ülikooli õigusteaduse kolledzhi. Marie Benedict elab koos oma perega Pittsburghis.

Una apasionante novela sobre una de las mujeres m s poderosas del mundo del arte y los libros de Nueva YorkGracias a su pasi n por los libros y gusto exquisito, Belle da Costa Green se ha vuelto, con tan solo veinte a os, la bibliotecaria m s joven de la prestigiosa universidad de Princeton. Sin embargo, un golpe de suerte mayor est por impulsar su carrera: el famoso millonario J. P. Morgan la quiere para curar una colecci n de manuscritos raros, libros y obras de arte que compondr n el coraz n de su biblioteca personal. As , muy pronto, Belle se convierte en una de las mujeres m s poderosas del Nueva York de inicios del siglo XX, conocida por su astucia en la negociaci n de obras cr ticas y la ambici n implacable que mostraba con el objetivo de crear una colecci n privada de clase mundial. Pero Belle debe ocultar un secreto que, de ser descubierto, podr a costarle todo por lo que ha luchado: no es descendiente de portugueses ni su verdadero apellido es da Costa Green , como le ha hecho creer a todo el mundo, sino que es hija de Richard Greener, el primer afroamericano graduado de Harvard. La coleccionista cuenta la historia real de una mujer extraordinaria, famosa por su aguda inteligencia, estilo e ingenio que se vio obligada a mentir para abrirse paso en un mundo que la relegaba por ser mujer y la condenaba por su origen

The Instant New York Times Bestseller A Good Morning America* Book Club Pick Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post "Historical fiction at its best "* A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

Uskomaton, tositapahtumiin perustuva tarina vaikutusvaltaisesta naisesta ensimmäisen ja toisen maailmansodan poliittisessa sekasorrossa. Vuonna 1909 Clementine Churchill astuu ulos junasta tuoreen aviomiehensä Winstonin kanssa. Vihainen nainen hyökkää ihmisjoukosta ja Winston on kaatua lähestyvän junan alle. Clementine tarttuu viime hetkellä Winstonin takinliepeestä. Tämä ei ole viimeinen kerta, kun hän pelastaa miehensä hengen. Clementine Churchill on päättänyt tukea miestään läpi poliittisen käännekohtien ja maailmansotien. Hänestä tulee ihmisten hyvinvoinnin puolestapuhuja ja Winstonin neuvokas tukipilari aikana, jolloin naisten oletettiin pysyttelevän taustalla. Päiväkirjamainen tarina kuljettaa lukijan lujan avioliiton ja yhteyskunnallisten epävarmuuksien äärelle. Clementinen harteita painavat äitiyden ristiriidat ja naisen roolin kapeus. Rakkaus kuitenkin kestää paitsi heidän omapäiset luonteensa ja virheensä, myös rakkaan kotimaan aiheuttamat paineet. Lady Churchill on tarina sinnikkäästä ja määrätietoisesta naisesta, joka seisoi miehensä rinnalla Ison-Britannian synkimpinä hetkinä.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and The Only Woman in the Room Rosalind Franklin has always been an outsider--brilliant, but different. Whether working at the laboratory she adored in Paris or toiling at a university in London, she feels closest to the science, those unchanging laws of physics and chemistry that guide her experiments. When she is assigned to work on DNA, she believes she can unearth its secrets. Rosalind knows if she just takes one more X-ray picture--one more after thousands--she can unlock the building blocks of life. Never again will she have to listen to her colleagues complain about her, especially Maurice Wilkins who'd rather conspire about genetics with James Watson and Francis Crick than work alongside her. Then it finally happens--the double helix structure of DNA reveals itself to her with perfect clarity. But what unfolds next, Rosalind could have never predicted. Marie Benedict's powerful new novel shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind.

"Brings to life Franklin's grit and spirit...an important contribution to the historical record." --The Washington PostThe new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie She changed the world with her discovery. Three men took the credit. Rosalind Franklin has always been an outsider--brilliant, but different. Whether working at the laboratory she adored in Paris or toiling at a university in London, she feels closest to the science, those unchanging laws of physics and chemistry that guide her experiments. When she is assigned to work on DNA, she believes she can unearth its secrets. Rosalind knows if she just takes one more X-ray picture--one more after thousands--she can unlock the building blocks of life. Never again will she have to listen to her colleagues complain about her, especially Maurice Wilkins who'd rather conspire about genetics with James Watson and Francis Crick than work alongside her. Then it finally happens--the double helix structure of DNA reveals itself to her with perfect clarity. But what unfolds next, Rosalind could have never predicted. Marie Benedict's powerful new novel shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind. Also By Marie Benedict: The Other EinsteinCarnegie's MaidThe Only Woman in the RoomLady ClementineThe Mystery of Mrs. Christie

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER A stunning story... The ending is ingenious, and it's possible that Benedict has brought to life the most plausible explanation for why Christie disappeared for 11 days in 1926.--The Washington PostThe New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room returns with a thrilling reconstruction of one of the most notorious events in literary history: Agatha Christie's mysterious 11-day disappearance in 1926. In December 1926, Agatha Christie goes missing. Investigators find her empty car on the edge of a deep, gloomy pond, the only clues some tire tracks nearby and a fur coat left in the car--strange for a frigid night. Her World War I veteran husband and her daughter have no knowledge of her whereabouts, and England unleashes an unprecedented manhunt to find the up-and-coming mystery author. Eleven days later, she reappears, just as mysteriously as she disappeared, claiming amnesia and providing no explanations for her time away. The puzzle of those missing eleven days has persisted. With her trademark historical fiction exploration into the shadows of the past, acclaimed author Marie Benedict brings us into the world of Agatha Christie, imagining why such a brilliant woman would find herself at the center of such murky historical mysteries. What is real, and what is mystery? What role did her unfaithful husband play, and what was he not telling investigators? Agatha Christie novels have withstood the test of time, due in no small part to Christie's masterful storytelling and clever mind that may never be matched, but Agatha Christie's untold history offers perhaps her greatest mystery of all. Fans of The Secrets We Kept, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, and The Alice Network will enjoy this riveting saga of literary history, suspense, and love gone wrong. Other Bestselling Historical Fiction from Marie Benedict: Lady ClementineThe Only Woman in the RoomCarnegie's MaidThe Other Einstein