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Penguin Bookshop Barnes & Noble Goodreads Available in hardback Releases in paperback on October 2, 2018 |
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"I operate [as an] archaeologist, unearthing women's stories from the detritus of history where they are buried." |
Review by The Toronto Star
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History's Hidden Women Get Starring Roles
"Historical events are often told from a male point of view, but there’s a new trend where the women who were there get to tell their perspective" |
Review by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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'Carnegie’s Maid': A novel of love and plutocracy from Pittsburgh author Marie Benedict
"The Carnegie legacy may be debatable, but Ms. Benedict’s talent for bringing history to life is not" |
PRAISE FOR "THE OTHER EINSTEIN" AND "CARNEGIE'S MAID"
"Compelling novel . . . a rich historical portrait."
-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Superb . . .the haunting story of Einstein's first wife who was lost in his shadow." -SUE MONK KIDD
"Vividly rendered . . . " -TORONTO STAR
"The Other Einstein takes you into Mileva's heart, mind, and study as she tries to forge a place for herself in a scientific world dominated by men."--BUSTLE
"Intriguing...reimagining of one of the strongest intellectual partnerships of the 19th century."
-KIRKUS
"A compelling read . . . it puts Maric at the forefront of the narrative, letting her tell her own story." -PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
“…An engaging and thought provoking fictional telling of the poignant story of an overshadowed woman scientist.”
-BOOKLIST
"An intimate and immersive historical novel . . . steeped in moments of insight . . . Prepare to be moved by this provocative history of a woman whose experiences will resonate with today's readers."
-LIBRARY JOURNAL
"Benedict has penned an engaging tale that will likely inspire readers to investigate the true story behind Maric's genius and her personal and professional relationship with Einstein..."
-LIBRARY READS
"Perfect reading for fans of Loving Frank, The Paris Wife and The Aviator’s Wife..."
-BOOKREPORTER
"Many will enjoy Benedict’s feminist views and be fascinated by the life of an almost unknown woman."
-ROMANTIC TIMES BOOK REVIEW
“Phenomenal and heartbreaking, and phenomenally heartbreaking.”
-ERIKA ROBUCK, National Bestselling Author of Hemingway's Girl.
“Fascinating and thoughtful”
-B. A. SHAPIRO, New York Times bestselling author of THE ART FORGER and THE MURALIST
“A meticulously researched novel...I was truly captivated...Beautifully written and filled with fascinating historical detail.”
-JILLIAN CANTOR, author of MARGOT and THE HOURS COUNT
"This is a must-read! Loved it.”
-STEPHANIE CROWE, Page & Palette Bookstore (Fairhope, AL)
"A completely absorbing and utterly believable story of a brilliant woman forgotten by history. Highly recommended."
-VICKI NESTING, St. Charles Parish Library (LA)
"Benedict shapes (THE OTHER EINSTEIN) into a novel that is starting to buzz..."
-LIBRARY JOURNAL