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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.
"Benedict brings to life Franklin’s grit and spirit... an important contribution to the historical record."
—Washington Post
"Marie Benedict brings human warmth and in-depth science to a novel on the life of Rosalind Franklin... Benedict is terrific at showing how male exclusivity operates and has researched the science in magnificent depth... A humanly as well as scientifically engaging read."
—Financial Times
"Marie Benedict has given us an immense gift: a peek into the inner world of Rosalind Franklin, one of the most brilliant—and overlooked—scientist of her time… This is Benedict’s best work yet, a book that will break your heart, rattle your expectations, and ultimately leave you stunned by the sacrifices one woman made for science."
—Nathalia Holt, New York Times bestselling author of
​Rise of the Rocket Girls
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A Washington Post Best Fiction Book of 2021
A Financial Times Best Fiction Book of 2021
The Instant New York Times Bestseller
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​An Amazon Best Book of 2021

About Marie Benedict

Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years' experience as a litigator at two of the country's premier law firms, who found her calling unearthing the hidden historical stories of women. Her mission is to excavate from the past the most important, complex and fascinating women of history and bring them into the light of present-day where we can finally perceive the breadth of their contributions as well as the insights they bring to modern day issues.


"In writing her narratively connected, fictionalized biographies, Benedict is not unlike an archaeologist digging up clues to moments of epiphany." — Newsweek

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Smoke Signal
Agent 355
The Other Einstein
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The Only Woman in the Room
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
In Paperback Now
Carnegie's Maid
Lady Clementine
The Other Einstein

Praise for ​HER HIDDEN GENIUS

“The Personal Librarian illuminates the extraordinary life of an exceptional, intelligent woman who had to make the impossible choice to live as an imposter or sacrifice everything she’d achieved and deserved. That Belle denied her true identity in order to protect herself and her family from racial persecution speaks not only to her times but also to ours, a hundred years later. All that glitters is not gold. This is a compelling and important story.” --Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Neighborhood
“A marvel of a story. This unflinching look at one woman’s meteoric rise through New York’s high society is enthralling, lyrical, and rife with danger. Belle’s painful secret and her inspiring courage will capture – and break – your heart. Serious kudos to Benedict and Murray for bringing this true story to life.” --Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue
“An extraordinary tale that is both brilliant historical fiction and an important and timely commentary on racism.  By holding up an unflinching mirror and illuminating this little-known chapter in American history, these two gifted authors have penned a work that is a must-read.” --Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star
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  • Home
  • About Marie
  • Books
    • Her Hidden Genius
    • The Personal Librarian
    • The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
    • Smoke Signal
    • Agent 355
    • Lady Clementine
    • The Only Woman in the Room
    • Carnegie's Maid
    • The Other Einstein
  • Events
  • Book Clubs
  • Contact